Yemen has experienced significant population growth over the past several decades, despite ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. In 1970, the population was estimated at around 6.7 million, but by 2023, it had surged to over 34 million people. This rapid increase is largely due to high birth rates, with the average Yemeni woman having more than three children, although fertility rates have gradually declined from previous decades. The youthful demographic structure, with a large proportion of the population under the age of 25, continues to drive growth. However, challenges such as food insecurity, displacement, and limited access to healthcare have impacted mortality rates and the overall well-being of the population. Projections suggest Yemen's population will continue to grow, albeit at a slower pace, as the country faces persistent social and economic hurdles.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4,777,089 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5,265,327 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5,871,831 | 11.1 |
| 1965 | 6,510,081 | 12.3 |
| 1970 | 7,098,239 | 13.4 |
| 1975 | 7,934,497 | 15 |
| 1980 | 9,132,545 | 17.3 |
| 1985 | 10,539,928 | 20 |
| 1990 | 12,416,080 | 23.5 |
| 1995 | 14,831,575 | 28.1 |
| 2000 | 17,235,921 | 32.6 |
| 2005 | 20,000,009 | 37.9 |
| 2010 | 23,195,115 | 43.9 |
| 2015 | 26,698,167 | 50.6 |
| 2020 | 29,810,956 | 56.5 |
| 2022 | 30,984,689 | 58.7 |
| 2023 | 31,565,602 | 59.8 |
| 2024 | 32,140,443 | 60.9 |
| 2025 | 32,707,684 | 62 |
| 2030 | 35,493,132 | 67.2 |
| 2035 | 38,207,444 | 72.4 |
| 2040 | 40,848,556 | 77.4 |
| 2045 | 43,361,928 | 82.1 |
| 2050 | 45,693,399 | 86.5 |
| 2055 | 47,807,185 | 90.5 |
| 2060 | 49,677,410 | 94.1 |
| 2065 | 51,291,801 | 97.1 |
| 2070 | 52,639,865 | 99.7 |
| 2075 | 53,709,053 | 101.7 |
| 2080 | 54,487,247 | 103.2 |
| 2085 | 54,969,355 | 104.1 |
| 2090 | 55,163,962 | 104.5 |
| 2095 | 55,097,674 | 104.4 |
| 2100 | 54,809,024 | 103.8 |
Data from US Census International Database