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Yemen Population and religion percentage
Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country located on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is the second-largest Arab sovereign state in the peninsula.
As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the estimated population of Yemen in 2026 is 36,781,795 (36 million or 3.6 Crore)
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Yemen location on Map
| Yemen | 2026 Population |
| Total Population | 36,781,795 |
| Global Rank | 48 |
| Land Area | 455,503 km2 (175,871 sq mi) |
| Area Rank | 49 |
| Pop. Density | 81 people/sq. km |
| Growth Rate | 2.19% |
| Fertility Rate* of Yemen | 3.84 |
| Infant mortality rate ** in Yemen | 2.1 |
| Median Age in Yemen | 20.2 Years |
| Life Expectancy in Yemen | 79.27 years |
| Urban Population of Yemen | 38.40% |
Source: World Population Prospects
Religion in Yemen
Islam is the main state religion of Yemen and is followed by 99% of the population. Islam in Yemen consists primarily of two principal Islamic religious groups: About 35% of the Muslim population is Shia and 65% is Sunni. Sunnis are primarily Shafi’i but also include significant groups of Malikis and Hanbalis. The Sunnis are predominantly in the south and southeast.
Shias are primarily Zaydi and also have significant minorities of Ismaili and Twelver Shias. The Zaidis/Shias are predominantly in the north and northwest whilst the Ismailis are in the main centers such as Sana’a and Ma’rib. There are mixed communities in the larger cities.
About 0.05 % of Yemenis are non-Muslim – adhering to Christianity, Judaism, or Hinduism or having no religious affiliation.
Religion Percentage in Yemen
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sunni Islam | 65% |
| Zaidiyyah (Shia Islam) | 33.45% |
| Ismāʿīlism (Shia Islam) | 1.50% |
| Other religion | 0.05% |
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Laregst Cities in Yemen by Population
| # | City | Province | Population |
| 1 | Sana’a | San‘a’ | 17,07,531 |
| 2 | Aden | Aden | 5,88,938 |
| 3 | Taiz | Taiz | 4,66,968 |
| 4 | Al Hudaydah | Al Hudaydah | 4,09,994 |
| 5 | Ibb | Ibb | 2,12,992 |
| 6 | Mukalla | Hadhramaut | 1,82,478 |
| 7 | Dhamar | Dhamar | 1,46,346 |
| 8 | ‘Amran | ‘Amran | 77,825 |
| 9 | Bajil | Al Hudaydah | 55,760 |
| 10 | Sadah | Sadah | 51,870 |