Moving to Yemen from Zambia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Yemen compared to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
YE
29.8

Zambia performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZM
$244
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
YE
2.9

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia 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

ZM
50.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
YE
0.3t

Zambia generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ZM
0.4
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZM
2.8%
YE
169.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZM
5.9%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
YE
$2,500

Zambia 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

ZM
66.3 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
YE
46.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Zambia

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Yemen?

Connectivity is usually fine (Yemen: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Yemen offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Zambia performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Zambia?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in health coverage index. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Zambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ZM YE
Population 19,642,123 30,984,689
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +260 +967
Time zones 1 1