Moving to Mozambique from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Mozambique, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. 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 Mozambique compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
MZ
20.1

Mozambique 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
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
MZ
0.8

Mozambique 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
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
MZ
0.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.4
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
MZ
1.8%

Yemen generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique 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%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
MZ
$1,500

Yemen generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique 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
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
MZ
61.4

Yemen performs better than Mozambique 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 Mozambique. To live, work, or study long-term in Mozambique, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mozambique's immigration authority.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Mozambique 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 Mozambique?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mozambique: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mozambique offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mozambique safe for expats?

Mozambique performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Yemen?

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE MZ
Population 30,984,689 31,693,239
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +967 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119