MigrantoImmigrants in Yemen
357.4K foreigners live in Yemen — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Yemen by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
95% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Yemen in numbers
Somalis are the largest group by a wide margin
80% of all immigrants were born in Somalia, while the next group accounts for just 8%.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 41% to 80%, and today that group is people born in Somalia.
Immigrant population in Yemen over time
Foreigners living in Yemen, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 90251 |
| 1995 | 104345 |
| 2000 | 114137 |
| 2005 | 138630 |
| 2010 | 252933 |
| 2015 | 345526 |
| 2020 | 352096 |
| 2024 | 357448 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Yemen, by year
| Year | Somalis | Sudanese | Ethiopians | Iraqis | Egyptians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Yemen
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Yemen
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Yemen?
Around 357.4K immigrants live in Yemen — the world's #91 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Somalis live in Yemen?
Around 285.2K Somalis live in Yemen — about 80% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Yemen growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Yemen has changed from 345.5K to 357.4K, about 3%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Yemen come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Yemen. Their children born in Yemen are not included.
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