Moving to Suriname from Yemen

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Yemen to Suriname — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Yemen and Suriname stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
SR
7.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
SR
16.2

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
SR
14.8

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
SR
4.1t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Suriname 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
SR
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
SR
4.0%

Suriname performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
SR
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
SR
$19,000

Yemen generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname 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
SR
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
SR
30.2

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Suriname

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

Suriname passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Suriname 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 Suriname?

With 20.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Suriname can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Yemen and Suriname.

Is Suriname safe for expats?

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Yemen?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE SR
Population 30,984,689 632,638
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages Arabic Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +967 +597
Time zones 1 1