Moving to Aruba from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
AW
5.2t

Yemen performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
AW
17.5
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

share of households with internet

YE
17.7%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
AW
$38,591

Aruba 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
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
AW
12.1

Aruba performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Aruba

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Aruba?

Connectivity is usually fine (Aruba: 17.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Aruba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Aruba performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE AW
Population 41,773,878 108,785
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Arabic Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +297
Time zones 1 1