Moving to Sudan from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Sudan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
SD
19.6

Sudan 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
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
SD
2.5

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
SD
0.4t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Sudan 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
SD
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
SD
118.7%

Sudan generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
SD
$1,165

Sudan 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
SD
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
SD
42.9

Yemen performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Free
Yemen passport holders can enter Sudan without a visa.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Sudan 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 Sudan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Sudan performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Yemen?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in adult obesity rate. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

YE SD
Population 41,773,878 51,662,147
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +249
Time zones 1 1