MigrantoImmigrants in Yemen
357.4K foreign-born residents — the #91 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 92% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Somalia | 285211 |
| Sudan | 27455 |
| Ethiopia | 16283 |
| Iraq | 10139 |
| Egypt | 7857 |
| Syria | 4074 |
| Palestine | 3884 |
| Eritrea | 1966 |
| South Sudan | 559 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Iran | 6 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 95%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Yemen.
Somalia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Somalia accounts for 80% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 8%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 41% to 80%, with Somalia increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 90251 |
| 1995 | 104345 |
| 2000 | 114137 |
| 2005 | 138630 |
| 2010 | 252933 |
| 2015 | 345526 |
| 2020 | 352096 |
| 2024 | 357448 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Somalia | Sudan | Ethiopia | Iraq | Egypt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36771 | 18648 | 15804 | 4943 | 8579 |
| 1995 | 61684 | 19777 | 687 | 5140 | 8886 |
| 2000 | 69757 | 20102 | 1703 | 5389 | 9206 |
| 2005 | 92022 | 21394 | 1916 | 6731 | 9808 |
| 2010 | 194353 | 23170 | 6181 | 10441 | 10621 |
| 2015 | 275683 | 26541 | 15740 | 9801 | 7596 |
| 2020 | 280940 | 27044 | 16039 | 9987 | 7739 |
| 2024 | 285211 | 27455 | 16283 | 10139 | 7857 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Yemen as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Yemen
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Yemen?
Around 357.4K foreign-born residents live in Yemen, making it the #91-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Yemen come from?
Most immigrants in Yemen come from Somalia, Sudan and Ethiopia — these three countries account for about 92% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Yemen are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Yemen — that's 357.4K out of a total population of 40.6M.
How has immigration to Yemen changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Yemen has changed from 345.5K to 357.4K people, a change of about 3%.
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