Moving to Lebanon from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Lebanon.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
528 ↓ 13% vs 2015

people born in Yemen live in Lebanon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lebanon?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
LB
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
LB
9.7

Lebanon 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
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
LB
26.8

Lebanon 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
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
LB
1.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
LB
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
LB
58.8%

Lebanon 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%
LB
11.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
LB
$4,473

Lebanon 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
LB
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
LB
15.3

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), The World Factbook (2011–2015), World Health Organization (2024), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa on Arrival
Yemen passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Lebanon.
Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Lebanon 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 Lebanon?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lebanon: 7.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lebanon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Yemen?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE LB
Population 41,773,878 5,849,421
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Arabic Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112