Moving to Madagascar from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
MG
22.5

Madagascar 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
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
MG
1.8

Madagascar 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
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar 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
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
MG
11.3%

Yemen generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar 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%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
MG
$1,700

Yemen generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
MG
39.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Madagascar 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 Madagascar?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Madagascar has 0.1 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 Madagascar safe for expats?

Madagascar performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Yemen?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

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

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At a Glance

YE MG
Population 30,984,689 28,172,462
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Arabic French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +261
Time zones 1 1