The total population in Yemen was estimated at 40.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Yemen Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population of Yemen was estimated at 40.58 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by 26.69 million people since 1990. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by 7.09 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Actual value and historical data chart for Yemen Population Growth Annual Percent

This statistic shows the age structure in Yemen from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, about 41.13 percent of Yemen's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

Actual value and historical data chart for Yemen Population Female

The annual population growth in Yemen amounted to 3.01 percent in 2023. Between 1961 and 2023, the population growth rose by 0.81 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Yemen: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 2.52 percent, an increase from 2.51 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1960 to 2024 is 2.94 percent. The minimum value, 2.5 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 3.68 percent was recorded in 1960.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for the Republic of Yemen (SPPOPGROWYEM) from 1961 to 2024 about Yemen, population, and rate.

Actual value and historical data chart for Yemen Population Density People Per Sq Km

Yemen: Percent urban population: The latest value from 2024 is 40.48 percent, an increase from 39.83 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 61.70 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1960 to 2024 is 23.09 percent. The minimum value, 9.1 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 40.48 percent was recorded in 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for the Republic of Yemen (SPPOP0014TOZSYEM) from 1960 to 2024 about Yemen, 0 to 14 years, and population.

Yemen YE: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 10.358 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.562 % for 2016. Yemen YE: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.742 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.754 % in 2014 and a record low of 7.250 % in 1995. Yemen YE: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Yemen – Table YE.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population, total in Yemen was reported at 40583164 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Yemen - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for Yemen Population Ages 0 14 Total

Yemen: Female population, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 49.34 percent, a decline from 49.35 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1960 to 2024 is 49.85 percent. The minimum value, 49.26 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 50.52 percent was recorded in 1968.

There were 5 491 400 Facebook users in Yemen in July 2024, which accounted for 16.1% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 82.9%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (2 338 200). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where men lead by 1 900 000.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for the Republic of Yemen (SPPOP65UPTOZSYEM) from 1960 to 2024 about Yemen, 65-years +, and population.

There were 4 239 800 Messenger users in Yemen in November 2024, which accounted for 12.4% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 87%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 633 900). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 1 400 000.

Actual value and historical data chart for Yemen Population Male

There were 573 600 Linkedin users in Yemen in July 2024, which accounted for 1.7% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (270 000).