Yemen Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Yemen
Yemen recorded 5.8 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2013, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Yemen #62 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have risen 77% over the past decade (from 3.3 in 2003). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Yemen at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
5.8 /100k
Safety Rank
#134 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
2013
Homicide Rate Trend (1998-2013)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 77% over the past decade (from 3.3 in 2003). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Yemen Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Armed Conflict Context
Yemen has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
918(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Yemen:
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Yemen due to risk of terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines . Advisory summary U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S. Embassy in Sana'a suspended its operations in February 2015. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Yemen.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Yemen Population & Demographics
Population of 40,583,164, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yemen safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Yemen at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel). The homicide rate of 5.8 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Yemen?
Yemen has an intentional homicide rate of 5.8 per 100,000 people (2013, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #62 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Yemen?
Yemen is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Yemen compare to other countries?
Yemen's homicide rate of 5.8 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.