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Yemen Country Information
Population, total (millions) 22.38
Population growth (annual %) 3.0
Surface area (sq. km) (thousands) 528.0
Life expectancy at birth, total (years) 62
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) 5.6
Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000) 100
Primary completion rate, total (% of relevant age group) 60
Improved water source (% of population with access) 66
GDP (current US$) (billions) 22.52
GDP growth (annual %) 3.6
Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers (per 100 people) 18
Internet users (per 100 people) 1.4
Source: World Development Indicators database, September 2008
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