Capital of Yemen: Sana'a
The capital of Yemen is Sana'a. Yemen sits in Asia, has a population of 33,696,614, and uses the YER. Official languages include Arabic.
Quick facts
- Capital: Sana'a
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~33,696,614
- Area: 527,968 km²
- Population density: 63.8 people per km²
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: YER
- ISO code: YE
How big is Yemen?
By population, Yemen ranks 46th in the world, holding roughly 0.42% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 49th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Yemen has 63.8 people per square kilometre, which is close to the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Yemen is the 19th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Yemen in population are Ghana (33,475,870) and Malaysia (33,938,221).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Thailand (513,120 km²) and Spain (505,992 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
Yemen uses the YER, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Yemen in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Yemen belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Yemen and a page on the flag of Yemen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.
What is the population of Yemen?
About 33,696,614, making it the 46th most populous country in the world.
How big is Yemen?
527,968 square kilometres, ranking 49th by land area, at a density of 63.8 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Yemen use?
The YER, which no other country uses.