Moving to Kuwait from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Kuwait.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Yemen to Kuwait.

Living there in 2020
70,672 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Yemen live in Kuwait · UN DESA

Who's moving to Kuwait?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
KW
9.2

Kuwait 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
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
KW
22.7

Kuwait 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
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
KW
23.7t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
KW
1.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
KW
3850.5%

Yemen generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
KW
2.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
KW
$32,312

Kuwait 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
KW
84.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
KW
7.0

Kuwait 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), Ministry of Finance, Kuwait (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

Can you move from Yemen to Kuwait?

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa on Arrival
Kuwait passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Kuwait?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kuwait: 1.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kuwait offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Yemen?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

Both Yemen and Kuwait share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE KW
Population 41,773,878 4,865,298
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112