Moving to France from Yemen

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Yemen to France — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Yemen to France, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
202 ↑ 58% vs 2022

people moved from Yemen to France · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Yemen to France.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
FR
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
FR
4.7

France performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
FR
32.8

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
FR
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
FR
4.0t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though France 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
FR
48.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
FR
21.4%

France 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%
FR
7.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
FR
$48,986

France 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
FR
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
FR
3.4

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (2016), The World Factbook (2014). How we calculate this

Can you move from Yemen to France?

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting France

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

France passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
France 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 France?

Internet is rarely the blocker — France has 48.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in France compared to Yemen?

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 32.8 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in France?

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

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At a Glance

YE FR
Population 41,773,878 68,720,337
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number — 112