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Aden, Yemen

Major city · Population 1.1M

Aden is the 2nd largest city in Yemen with a population of approximately 1,079,670 people as of 2026. This makes it the 491st largest city in the world, accounting for 2.66% of Yemen's total population of 40.6M. Aden is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Aden timezone. The average annual temperature is 29.3°C with 146 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 14 meters above sea level.

Population

1,079,670

Global Rank

#491

Country Rank

#2

% of Yemen

2.66%

Avg Temperature

29.3°C

Annual Rainfall

146 mm

Elevation

14 m

Timezone

Asia/Aden

Aden on the Map

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Climate in Aden

Aden's warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Dec. The wettest month is Mar with 29 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

25.4°C
Jan
26.2°C
Feb
27.8°C
Mar
29.6°C
Apr
31.4°C
May
33.2°C
Jun
32.9°C
Jul
31°C
Aug
31.4°C
Sep
29.8°C
Oct
27.3°C
Nov
25.1°C
Dec
25.1°C33.2°C

Monthly Rainfall

5 mm
Jan
6 mm
Feb
29 mm
Mar
5 mm
Apr
25 mm
May
0 mm
Jun
19 mm
Jul
18 mm
Aug
0 mm
Sep
23 mm
Oct
12 mm
Nov
4 mm
Dec

Yemen at a Glance

Country Population

40,583,164

Capital

Sana'a

Region

Western Asia

Major Cities

7

GDP per Capita

$634

Life Expectancy

69.3 years

Urban Population

36.8%

Growth Rate

0.03%

Other Major Cities in Yemen

Sanaa
1.9M
Taiz
941K
Ibb
772K
Al Ḩudaydah
735K
Mukalla
595K
Dhamār
160K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Aden with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Aden by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Taiz940,600142 km
Ibb771,514161 km
Dhamār160,114208 km
Djibouti626,512245 km
Berbera242,344260 km
Sanaa1,937,451300 km
Al Ḩudaydah734,699318 km
Ruqi148,702358 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Aden?

The population of Aden, Yemen is approximately 1,079,670 people, making it the 491st largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Yemen.

Is Aden the capital of Yemen?

No, the capital of Yemen is Sana'a. Aden is the 2nd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Aden?

Aden has an average annual temperature of 29.3°C and receives 146 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Dec.

What timezone is Aden in?

Aden is in the Asia/Aden timezone.