Yemen, Republic of Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Yemen, Republic of's birth rate was 34.8 in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Yemen, Republic of's birth rate stood at 34.8 in 2025, a decline of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 34.8 by 2025. Yemen, Republic of ranked 9th globally.
Yemen's birth rate has exhibited considerable fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, ranging from an all-time peak of 56.85 in 1966 to a trough of 34.71 in 2011. A notable increase in birth rate occurred in the early years of the country's coverage, with 1960 witnessing a birth rate of 56.02. The latest available data from the World Bank indicates a birth rate of 34.84 in 2025, positioning Yemen at the 9th spot globally. This rate is comparable to that of neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, which recorded a birth rate of 34.73 in 2025. In contrast, countries like Angola and Mozambique have higher birth rates, standing at 36.63 and 36.74 respectively in 2025. The birth rate in Yemen has been steadily increasing since its trough in 2011, suggesting a potential reversal of the decline observed in the preceding years. However, the trajectory may be impacted by ongoing conflicts, access to reproductive healthcare, and economic conditions.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 34.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 34.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 34.8 | −0.4 | #9 |
| 2023 | 35.2 | −0.2 | #206 |
| 2022 | 35.4 | −0.3 | #205 |
| 2021 | 35.7 | −0.2 | #205 |
| 2020 | 35.9 | −0.1 | #205 |
| 2019 | 35.9 | −0.1 | #200 |
| 2018 | 36.0 | −0.0 | #200 |
| 2017 | 36.1 | +0.0 | #197 |
| 2016 | 36.0 | +0.1 | #196 |
| 2015 | 35.9 | +0.2 | #196 |
| 2014 | 35.7 | +0.3 | #191 |
| 2013 | 35.5 | +0.3 | #185 |
| 2012 | 35.2 | +0.5 | #182 |
| 2011 | 34.7 | −0.9 | #179 |
| 2010 | 35.6 | −1.0 | #180 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Yemen, Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Yemen, Republic of's birth rate was 34.8 in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Yemen, Republic of's birth rate peaked at 56.9 in 1966.
The lowest birth rate in Yemen, Republic of was 34.7 in 2011.
Yemen, Republic of ranks 9th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Yemen, Republic of's birth rate is projected to reach 34.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Yemen, Republic of in 2025 was 34.8. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_yemen-republic-of_birth-rate,
title = {Yemen, Republic of Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/yemen-republic-of/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}