Moving to Rwanda from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Rwanda, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
RW
11.6

Rwanda 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
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
RW
0.9

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
RW
0.2t

Rwanda performs significantly better than Yemen across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
RW
0.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
RW
20.2%

Yemen generally does better on infrastructure, though Rwanda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
RW
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
RW
$1,124

Rwanda 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
RW
68.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
RW
29.4

Rwanda generally does better on family life, though Yemen leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Rwanda Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Rwanda 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 Rwanda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Rwanda has 0.6 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 Rwanda safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Yemen?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in health coverage index. There are 0.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Rwanda, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

The official languages in Rwanda are English, French and Kinyarwanda. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE RW
Population 41,773,878 14,569,341
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages Arabic English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112