Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Yemen  | Saudi Arabia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Yemen | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Sana'a | Riyadh |
Latitude  | 15° 0′ 0″ N | 24° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 48° 0′ 0″ E | 45° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Yemen is 530,000 sq km, and the total area of Saudi Arabia is 2,149,690 sq km. Yemen is smaller than Saudi Arabia by 1,619,690 sq km. Yemen is around 4.06 times smaller than Saudi Arabia.
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 530,000 Sq km | 2,149,690 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,619,690 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 200,000 Sq Mile | 830,000 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 630,000 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 0.0 % |
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Sanaa | Riyadh |
Demonyms  | Yemeni | Saudi, Saudi Arabian |
Official Languages  | Arabic | Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary provisional republic | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 99.1 % | 93 % |
The people of Yemen are called Yemeni, and the people of Saudi Arabia are called Saudi, Saudi Arabian.
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Yemeni Rial | Saudi riyal |
Currency Symbol  | YER | SAR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +967 | +966 |
Internet TLD  | .ye | .sa |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | YE | SA |
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | نشيد اليمن الوطني (al-Yaman) | النشيد الوطني (Al-Salam Al-Malaki) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | United Republic | Chant of the Saudi Nation |
National Animal  | Arabian Leopard | Arabian Horse |
National Bird  | Arabian Golden Sparrow | Falcon |
National Flower  | None | Arfaj |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Red, white and black | Green and white |
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 2nd May, 2025 | Friday, 2nd May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 06:42 AM | 06:42 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Yemen is [06:42 AM], [Friday, 2nd May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Saudi Arabia is [06:42 AM], [Friday, 2nd May, 2025].
So the current time and date in Yemen and Saudi Arabia are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Yemen as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,449,825, and the total population of Saudi Arabia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 36,947,025.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Yemen had 2,497,200 less people than Saudi Arabia.
The annual Population Growth in Yemen is 2.47% and the annual population growth in Saudi Arabia is 1.62%.
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 26.3 % | 17.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.1 % | 79.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.56 % | 2.63 % |
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Sana'a | Riyadh |
Current Time | 06:42 AM | 06:42 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 19.28 Degree Celsius | 30.49 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0.95 km/hr, 135 Degree | 4.87 km/hr, 168 Degree |
Humidity  | 40 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.72 (Births Per Woman) | 2.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 296.05 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 95.41 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 171.08 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 76.47 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 33.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 5.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (103.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (114 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 10.9 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 29.8 (people per 100K population) | 18.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.82 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.97 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.03 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.04 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Yemen, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 103.3 people per 100,000 people in Yemen, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 114 people per 100,000 people in Saudi Arabia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Yemen, spent [ 4.25% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Saudi Arabia, spent [ 5.97% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 29.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 34 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 13.7% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 40.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.03 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Yemen, are 2.96 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Saudi Arabia.
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