Population
Yemen is higher
Yemen records 40,583,164, about 25.5× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Yemen is higher
Yemen records 527,970 km², about 660.0× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Bahrain is higher
Bahrain records $47.11 billion, about 2.18× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇭 Bahrain1,588,670
🇾🇪 Yemen40,583,164
Yemen’s population is about 25.5× that of Bahrain, a difference of 38,994,494.
Surface area
🇧🇭 Bahrain800 km²
🇾🇪 Yemen527,970 km²
Yemen’s surface area is about 660× that of Bahrain, a difference of 527,170 km².
Population density
🇧🇭 Bahrain1,986 /km²
🇾🇪 Yemen76.9 /km²
Bahrain’s population density is about 25.8× that of Yemen, a difference of 1,909 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇭 Bahrain$47.11 billion · 2024
🇾🇪 Yemen$21.61 billion · 2018
Bahrain’s nominal GDP is 118% larger than that of Yemen, a difference of $25.50 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇭 Bahrain$29,654 · 2024
🇾🇪 Yemen$634 · 2018
Bahrain’s GDP per capita is about 46.8× that of Yemen, a difference of $29,020.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Manama
Sanaa
Population
1,588,670
40,583,164
Surface area
800 km²
527,970 km²
Population density
1,986 /km²
76.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$47.11 billion · 2024
$21.61 billion · 2018
GDP per capita
$29,654 · 2024
$634 · 2018
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب
Yemeni rial · YER · ﷼
Nationality
Bahraini
Yemeni
Phone code
+973
+967
Internet domain
.bh
.ye
ISO codes
BH / BHR
YE / YEM
Time zone
Asia/Bahrain
Asia/Aden
Native name
البحرين
اليَمَن
| Measure | Bahrain | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Manama | Sanaa |
| Population | 1,588,670 | 40,583,164 |
| Surface area | 800 km² | 527,970 km² |
| Population density | 1,986 /km² | 76.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $47.11 billion · 2024 | $21.61 billion · 2018 |
| GDP per capita | $29,654 · 2024 | $634 · 2018 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب | Yemeni rial · YER · ﷼ |
| Nationality | Bahraini | Yemeni |
| Phone code | +973 | +967 |
| Internet domain | .bh | .ye |
| ISO codes | BH / BHR | YE / YEM |
| Time zone | Asia/Bahrain | Asia/Aden |
| Native name | البحرين | اليَمَن |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Bahrain
Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.
Full Bahrain profile →About Yemen
Yemen is a nation at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, a land of ancient civilisations, mud-brick skyscrapers and dramatic highlands. Once known to the Romans as Arabia Felix, fortunate Arabia, for its fertility and incense trade, it holds a deep and storied heritage. In recent years it has been devastated by a prolonged and severe conflict.
Full Yemen profile →Bahrain & Yemen: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
What is the population of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a recorded population of approximately 1,588,670 people.
How big is Bahrain?
Bahrain covers an area of about 800 km².
What is the population density of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a population density of roughly 1,986 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $47.11 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,654.
What currency is used in Bahrain?
Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD), with the symbol .د.ب.
Where is Bahrain located?
Bahrain is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Bahrain?
The native name of Bahrain is البحرين.
What are people from Bahrain called?
People from Bahrain are referred to as Bahraini.
What is the phone calling code for Bahrain?
The international dialing code for Bahrain is +973.
What is the internet domain for Bahrain?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bahrain is .bh.
What time zone is Bahrain in?
Bahrain uses the Asia/Bahrain time zone.
What is Bahrain known for?
Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.
What is the capital of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa.
What is the population of Yemen?
Yemen has a recorded population of approximately 40,583,164 people.
How big is Yemen?
Yemen covers an area of about 527,970 km².
What is the population density of Yemen?
Yemen has a population density of roughly 76.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Yemen?
Yemen has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $21.61 billion as of 2018.
What is the GDP per capita of Yemen?
Yemen has a GDP per capita of approximately $634.
What currency is used in Yemen?
Yemen uses the Yemeni rial (YER), with the symbol ﷼.
Where is Yemen located?
Yemen is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Yemen?
The native name of Yemen is اليَمَن.
What are people from Yemen called?
People from Yemen are referred to as Yemeni.
What is the phone calling code for Yemen?
The international dialing code for Yemen is +967.
What is the internet domain for Yemen?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Yemen is .ye.
What time zone is Yemen in?
Yemen uses the Asia/Aden time zone.
What is Yemen known for?
Yemen is a nation at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, a land of ancient civilisations, mud-brick skyscrapers and dramatic highlands. Once known to the Romans as Arabia Felix, fortunate Arabia, for its fertility and incense trade, it holds a deep and storied heritage. In recent years it has been devastated by a prolonged and severe conflict.