Total population (thousands) in Yemen
Yemen: Total population (thousands) was 41,179 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
41,179 thousands
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
37th
of 233 countries
All-time high
41,179 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
6,972 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Yemen, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, total population in Yemen stood at 41,179 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Yemen peaked at 41,179 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6,972 thousands, in 1970.
That places Yemen 37th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands) in Yemen, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6,972 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 7,159 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 7,356 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 7,564 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 7,782 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 8,012 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 8,255 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 8,513 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 8,784 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 9,070 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 9,379 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 9,708 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 10,057 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 10,425 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 10,818 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 11,233 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 11,674 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 12,128 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 12,612 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 13,107 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 13,621 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 14,155 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 14,706 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 15,273 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 15,854 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 16,444 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 17,036 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 17,590 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 18,158 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 18,734 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 19,325 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 19,924 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 20,529 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 21,142 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 21,771 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 22,419 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 23,161 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 23,925 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 24,711 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 25,513 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 26,343 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 27,166 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 28,000 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 28,868 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 29,758 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 30,694 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 31,624 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 32,594 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 33,588 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 34,582 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 35,641 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 36,629 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 37,651 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 38,794 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 39,987 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2025 | 41,179 thousands | +3.0% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 41,179 thousands is above the median for low income countries, which is 23,812 thousands, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 41,179 thousands is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,575 thousands, 3.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,947 thousands | 6,972 thousands | 9,070 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,114 thousands | 9,379 thousands | 13,107 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,157 thousands | 13,621 thousands | 18,734 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,242 thousands | 19,325 thousands | 25,513 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,322 thousands | 26,343 thousands | 34,582 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,314 thousands | 35,641 thousands | 41,179 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More population data for Yemen
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.67 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0907 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 55,296 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.01 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5817 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Population density 208.41 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.88 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Yemen?
- Total population in Yemen was 41,179 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 41,179 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,972 thousands in 1970.
- How does Yemen rank for total population?
- Yemen ranks 37th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release