At a glance
Yemen vs Ukraine: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Yemen |  Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 43,303,432 | 39,447,860 | Yemen 1.1× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +2.8 | -0.7 | +3.5 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 822026 | 65.42026 | +16.7 |
| Surface area km² | 527,9702023 | 603,5502023 | Ukraine 1.1× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 34.42024 | 5.52024 | +28.9 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 4.72024 | 13.62024 | -8.9 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | -0.5 | -0.2 | -0.3 |
| Urban population % of population | 372025 | 69.62025 | -32.6 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 102.7 | 87.1 | +15.6 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 69.42024 | 74.72024 | -5.3 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 4.52024 | 0.992024 | +3.51 |
| Median age years | 18.5 | 41.8 | -23.3 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 29.9 | 4.7 | +25.2 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 412025 | 13.72025 | +27.3 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 2.52025 | 192025 | -16.4 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $21.61B2018 | $214.23B2025 | Ukraine 9.9× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $6342018 | $5,4962025 | Ukraine 8.7× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 17.32025 | 9.82021 | +7.5 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 8.12014 | 12.72025 | -4.6 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 10.582024 | 118.52024 | Ukraine 11× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 0.262024 | 3.132024 | -2.87 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 1552023 | 1,5082023 | Ukraine 9.7× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 3.72021 | 8.92021 | -5.2 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 12023 | 16.82023 | -15.7 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 552022 | 1,3422022 | Ukraine 24× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 169.82022 | 8.82022 | +160.9 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 17.52019 | 82.52024 | -65 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 50.92023 | 133.42023 | -82.5 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Yemen minus Ukraine for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Yemen compared with Ukraine
Yemen has a live population of about 43,303,432 (#37 in the world) and Ukraine about 39,447,860 (#39), so Yemen has 1.1 times as many people as Ukraine. Yemen is growing at 2.8% a year and Ukraine at -0.7%.
By area Ukraine is larger: 603,550 km² against 527,970 km², which gives population densities of 82 people per km² in Yemen and 65.4 in Ukraine.
Yemen's economy is worth $21.61B (2018) and Ukraine's $214.23B (2025); per person that is $634 in Yemen versus $5,496 in Ukraine, so the average Ukraine resident produces 8.7 times as much.
Life expectancy is 69.4 years in Yemen and 74.7 in Ukraine; women have 4.5 children on average in Yemen compared with 1 in Ukraine; the median age is 18.5 versus 41.8 years.
37% of Yemen's people live in cities against 69.6% in Ukraine; 17.5% use the internet in Yemen and 82.5% in Ukraine; CO₂ emissions per person are 0.3 t in Yemen and 3.1 t in Ukraine.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Yemen or Ukraine?
By population Yemen is bigger: 43,303,432 people versus 39,447,860 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Ukraine is larger (603,550 km² vs 527,970 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Yemen or Ukraine?
Ukraine: GDP of $214,233,312,784 versus $21,606,160,663 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2018/2025).
Where do people live longer, Yemen or Ukraine?
Life expectancy at birth is 69.4 years in Yemen and 74.7 years in Ukraine, a difference of 5.3 years in favour of Ukraine.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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