Moving to Angola from Yemen

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Yemen to Angola? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
AO
2.4

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
AO
0.7t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
AO
0.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
AO
1.9%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
AO
14.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
AO
$3,129

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

YE
69.4 yrs
AO
64.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
AO
32.1

Yemen generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in infant mortality.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen and Angola. To live, work, or study long-term in Angola, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Angola's immigration authority.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Yemen passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Angola?

Connectivity is usually fine (Angola: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Angola offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Angola safe for expats?

Angola performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Yemen?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE AO
Population 41,773,878 39,040,039
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +244
Time zones 1 1