Aaron O'Neill
Research lead for society, economy, and politics: Europe & global
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The share of urban population in Yemen increased by 0.6 percentage points (+1.53 percent) in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. With 39.83 percent, the share thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. Notably, the share continuously increased over the last years.
A population may be defined as urban depending on the size (population or area) or population density of the village, town, or city. The urbanization rate then refers to the share of the total population who live in an urban setting. International comparisons may be inconsistent due to differing parameters for what constitutes an urban center.
Find more key insights for the share of urban population in countries like Syria and Saudi Arabia.
A population may be defined as urban depending on the size (population or area) or population density of the village, town, or city. The urbanization rate then refers to the share of the total population who live in an urban setting. International comparisons may be inconsistent due to differing parameters for what constitutes an urban center.
Find more key insights for the share of urban population in countries like Syria and Saudi Arabia.
