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What is Yemen like?
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In short
Yemen is a country in Western Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 41.8 million people (UN estimate), the 37th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1947Population: 37th
Yemenイエメン- Region
- Western Asia, Asia
- Population
- about 41.8 million (37th)
- Area
- 527,968 km² (48th)
- UN member since
- September 30, 1947
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Yemen in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 41.8 million, the 37th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 527,968 km², the 48th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 79.
Joining the United Nations
Yemen joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Pakistan.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Yemen’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Yemen on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Yemen, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 17 UN member states in Western Asia. The one with the most people is Türkiye.