Moving to Benin from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Benin, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Benin compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
BJ
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
BJ
24.8

Benin 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
BJ
$138
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
BJ
2.2

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
BJ
77.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
BJ
0.5t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Benin 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
BJ
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
BJ
1.0%

Benin 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%
BJ
1.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
BJ
$1,658

Benin performs significantly better than Yemen across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

YE
69.4 yrs
BJ
61.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
BJ
45.2

Yemen performs better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Yemen passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.
Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Benin 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 Benin?

Connectivity is usually fine (Benin: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Benin offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Benin safe for expats?

Benin performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Benin is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Benin compared to Yemen?

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in health coverage index. There are 2.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Benin, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Benin scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Benin?

The official language in Benin is French. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE BJ
Population 41,773,878 14,814,460
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +229
Time zones 1 1