Which has higher population, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?

Saudi Arabia, at 28,924 against 28,613 in Yemen as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Yemen?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Saudi Arabia vs Yemen: Population

Saudi Arabia

28,924

in 2030

Yemen

28,613

in 2030

Saudi Arabia rank

42nd

Yemen rank

43rd

Population over time

Saudi Arabia
Yemen

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 28,924 against 28,613 in Yemen, a difference of 311.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Yemen ahead.

Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd and Yemen ranks 43rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 4 and Yemen in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Saudi Arabia	Yemen	Difference	Ahead
1990s	7,679	8,115	435.93	Yemen
2000s	13,451	12,079	1,373	Saudi Arabia
2010s	21,343	17,825	3,517	Saudi Arabia
2020s	25,908	24,330	1,578	Saudi Arabia
2030s	28,924	28,613	311.2	Saudi Arabia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?: Saudi Arabia, at 28,924 against 28,613 in Yemen as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Saudi Arabia and Yemen?: 311, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Yemen?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Saudi Arabia and Yemen rank globally for population?: Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd and Yemen ranks 43rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.