Moving to Turkmenistan from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan 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
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
TM
10.9t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Turkmenistan 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
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
TM
135.2%

Turkmenistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Yemen across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
TM
37.6

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Turkmenistan: 5.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkmenistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Yemen?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE TM
Population 30,984,689 5,636,011
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Arabic Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +993
Time zones 1 1