Moving to Eritrea from Yemen

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Yemen to Eritrea? 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 Eritrea compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
ER
17.7

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
ER
0.7

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen 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
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
ER
0.2t

Eritrea performs significantly better than Yemen across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.4
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
ER
11.2%

Yemen generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2017

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
ER
$1,600

Eritrea generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
ER
41.5

Eritrea generally does better on family life, though Yemen leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Eritrea 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 Eritrea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Yemen?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE ER
Population 30,984,689 6,209,262
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Arabic Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +291
Time zones 1 1