Moving to Malta from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Malta, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
MT
1.9

Malta 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
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
MT
45.1

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta 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
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
MT
3.2t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Malta 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
MT
44.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
MT
72.6%

Malta 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%
MT
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
MT
$47,907

Malta 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
MT
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
MT
4.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), The World Factbook (2014–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Malta 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 Malta?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 44.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malta offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Yemen?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE MT
Population 41,773,878 579,704
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +967 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112