Yemen, Republic of Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Yemen, Republic of's population density was 78.5 in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Yemen, Republic of's population density stood at 78.5 in 2025, a rise of +3.9 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78.5 by 2025. Yemen, Republic of ranked 128th globally.
Yemen’s population density has risen sharply over the 64‑year span covered by World Bank data, climbing from a trough of 10.71 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 78.52 in 2025, positioning the country at rank 128 globally. This acceleration reflects both natural population growth and limited expansion of habitable land amid ongoing conflict and displacement, which have concentrated inhabitants in a shrinking pool of stable settlements. The 2025 figure of 78.52 is virtually identical to the density of Serbia (78.51) and only marginally below Greece’s 79.21, indicating that Yemen now shares a density profile with several mid‑range European states despite vastly different socioeconomic contexts. The upward trajectory suggests that, absent substantial improvements in urban planning, conflict resolution, and resource distribution, Yemen’s density will likely continue to increase, potentially intensifying pressure on housing, services, and infrastructure in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 80.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 78.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 78.5 | +3.9 | #128 |
| 2023 | 74.6 | +2.2 | #84 |
| 2022 | 72.4 | +2.1 | #83 |
| 2021 | 70.3 | +1.9 | #81 |
| 2020 | 68.4 | +1.9 | #79 |
| 2019 | 66.5 | +1.9 | #79 |
| 2018 | 64.6 | +1.9 | #77 |
| 2017 | 62.7 | +1.9 | #76 |
| 2016 | 60.8 | +1.8 | #76 |
| 2015 | 59.0 | +1.8 | #76 |
| 2014 | 57.3 | +1.7 | #76 |
| 2013 | 55.5 | +1.7 | #76 |
| 2012 | 53.9 | +1.6 | #76 |
| 2011 | 52.2 | +1.6 | #74 |
| 2010 | 50.7 | +1.6 | #74 |
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 population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Yemen, Republic of's population density was 78.5 in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from the previous year.
Yemen, Republic of's population density peaked at 78.5 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Yemen, Republic of was 10.7 in 1961.
Yemen, Republic of ranks 128th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Yemen, Republic of's population density is projected to reach 78.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Yemen, Republic of in 2025 was 78.5. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_yemen-republic-of_population-density,
title = {Yemen, Republic of Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/yemen-republic-of/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}