Moving to Uganda from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
UG
16.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
UG
1.7

Uganda 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
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
UG
0.2t

Uganda performs significantly better than Yemen across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.4
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
UG
5.8%

Yemen generally does better on infrastructure, though Uganda 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%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
UG
$2,800

Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
UG
30.4

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Yemen passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uganda.
Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Uganda 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 Uganda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uganda has 0.1 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 Uganda safe for expats?

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Yemen?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Uganda?

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

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At a Glance

YE UG
Population 30,984,689 46,205,893
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Arabic English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +967 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999