Yemen is one of the least developed countries in the world and ranks 149 out of 175 countries on the UNDP Human Development Index (2004). As of 2003, it has a per capita GDP of US$520 (WDI 2005).42% of the people live in poverty and one in five is malnourished. Yemen’s 18.5 million population, which is predominantly rural, faces enormous economic and social challenges. Among the major problems are limited access to basic services, a very high fertility rate (6.7%) ...More Information:  Overview Recent Story |
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