Yemen: Country Report | 2024

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Executive Summary

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Key Trends: Yemen 2024 Executive Summary

A Nation in Peril: The Deepening Crisis of Internal Displacement

Yemen faces a humanitarian catastrophe defined by a staggering and deepening crisis of internal displacement. The conflict has forcibly displaced nearly 4.8 million people within the country’s borders, a figure that continues to climb with over 279,000 newly displaced in the past year alone. This immense internal suffering remains the epicentre of the emergency, accounting for 98 per cent of all persons of concern. With conditions for safe return absent, this protracted crisis is trapping a generation in vulnerability, placing immense strain on already devastated communities and infrastructure.

Amidst its own turmoil, Yemen demonstrates remarkable resilience and upholds its responsibility as a host nation. Despite the unimaginable pressures, the country continues its long-standing tradition of providing refuge to those fleeing persecution, primarily from the Horn of Africa. This dual reality—as both a major source of IDPs and a host to tens of thousands of refugees—highlights the extraordinary generosity of the Yemeni people and the urgent need for robust international support for all affected populations on its territory.

The pathways to safety and stability for displaced Yemenis, however, are narrowing alarmingly. Durable solutions for Yemenis outside the country have all but collapsed, plummeting by over 95 per cent since 2019. Those who manage to seek asylum abroad face a perilous ‘protection lottery,’ with vastly inconsistent recognition rates between host countries. This stark decline in international solidarity stands in sharp contrast to Yemen’s own efforts to provide solutions for the refugees it hosts. The widening gap between the immense needs of the displaced and the available solutions demands immediate and unified international action to prevent a generation from being lost.

Population Overview

Population Overview: A Deepening Crisis of Internal Displacement in Yemen

The humanitarian landscape in Yemen remains defined by a profound and escalating crisis of internal displacement. By the start of 2024, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) stood at nearly 4.8 million, accounting for over 98 per cent of the 4.86 million individuals under UNHCR’s mandate in the country. The sheer scale of this figure, which has remained consistently high since 2019, underscores the protracted nature of a conflict that continues to tear at the nation’s social fabric.

This figure is not static; the data reveals a worrying trend of new and continued displacement. Between 2023 and 2024 alone, the IDP population grew by over 279,000 people, a rise of 6.2 per cent. Compounding this challenge, the number of IDPs able to return to their areas of origin decreased during the same period, signalling that conditions for safe, sustainable, and dignified return remain largely absent.

Behind these stark numbers lies a vulnerable and youthful demographic. The population pyramid for those of concern is expansive, characterized by a large cohort of children and young adults aged 0-59. This youthful structure points to long-term needs for protection, education, and future livelihood opportunities. A notable gender imbalance is also evident, with a higher proportion of males across most age groups, particularly among adults.

While the crisis is overwhelmingly internal, Yemen also hosts a refugee population that, though smaller, also grew by 6.0 per cent. This group is highly concentrated, with the vast majority of refugees originating from a single country in the region. Collectively, these trends paint a clear picture: Yemen’s humanitarian emergency is deepening, driven by an immense and growing IDP population whose prospects for durable solutions are diminishing.

Demographics

AI Insight: Treemap of the population of concern in Yemen by type, where Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) represent the overwhelming majority of the total 4.86 million individuals as of 2024., This treemap displays the composition of the 4,857,000 individuals classified as populations of concern in Yemen for the year 2024. The chart is divided into seven rectangles, with the area of each being proportional to the size of the population group it represents.

The visualization starkly highlights that the crisis in Yemen is predominantly one of internal displacement. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) constitute the largest category by a significant margin, with a population of approximately 4.8 million. This single group accounts for over 98% of the total population of concern.

The remaining six categories are comparatively very small and include groups such as refugees, returned refugees (1,547 individuals), and asylum-seekers. The extreme skew in the data, with one category dominating the rest, underscores the massive scale of internal displacement driven by the country’s prolonged conflict and humanitarian crisis.

AI Insight: Population pyramid showing the age and gender distribution of 37.2 million people of concern in Yemen for 2024, where the population is characterized by a large youth and adult cohort (0-59 years) and a larger male population compared to the female population., This population pyramid visualizes the demographic breakdown of 37,246,430 refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other people of concern in Yemen as of 2024. The data provides 100% gender disaggregation. The horizontal axis represents the percentage of the population, split by gender (males on one side, females on the other), and the vertical axis displays five distinct age groups.

Statistical Analysis: The chart displays an ‘expansive’ pyramid shape, which is characteristic of a young and growing population. - The largest single demographic is the adult population aged 18-59. Within this group, males represent the largest portion of the total population at approximately 37.2%, while females account for 27.3%. - The combined youth cohorts (0-4, 5-11, and 12-17 years) constitute the second-largest segment, underscoring the population’s youthful structure. - The elderly population (60+) is the smallest cohort, with both males and females accounting for approximately 2.5% of the total population each. - Overall, there is a noticeable gender imbalance, with a higher proportion of males than females across most age groups, particularly in the prime adult years. The mean proportion for males across all age groups is 11.1%, compared to 8.9% for females.

Trends Over Time

AI Insight: Column chart of population types in Yemen from 2019 to 2024, where the number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) consistently constitutes the vast majority, peaking at nearly 4.8 million., This column chart details the composition of UNHCR’s populations of concern in Yemen annually from 2019 to 2024, with figures presented in thousands. The data is broken down into six categories, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returned IDPs, returned refugees, asylum-seekers, and others. The most striking insight from the visualization is the overwhelming scale of internal displacement. The IDP population consistently forms the largest group, with a maximum value of 4,795,983, underscoring a severe and ongoing internal crisis. In stark contrast, all other population types are significantly smaller. For instance, the number of returned IDPs, while important, has a maximum of 69,174 for the period, and returned refugees peak at just 3,645. The chart effectively highlights that while multiple displacement-related challenges exist in Yemen, the humanitarian situation is dominated by the needs of its massive internally displaced population.

AI Insight: Bar chart of population changes in Yemen from 2023 to 2024, where the number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) increased by over 279,000, while Returnees and Asylum-seekers saw minor decreases., This vertical bar chart details the changes in six distinct population groups in Yemen between the start of 2023 and 2024. The chart uses a zero-baseline to clearly distinguish between population increases (bars extending upwards) and decreases (bars extending downwards). Each bar is labeled with the absolute number of people and the corresponding percentage change.

Statistical Analysis: The data reveals a significant net increase in populations of concern, driven almost entirely by one group. - Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): This group saw the largest change, with an increase of 279,642 people, representing a 6.2% rise to a total of 4.8 million. - Refugees: Experienced an increase of 44,956 individuals, a 6.0% growth. - Others of Concern: Increased slightly by 1,383 people (0.2%). - Stateless Persons: Remained almost static with a negligible increase of 12 people. - Asylum-seekers: The population decreased by 874 individuals, a -1.2% change. - Returnees (IDPs): This group saw the largest decrease in absolute numbers, falling by 8,741 people, which corresponds to a -0.5% change.

Context: The substantial increase in IDPs underscores the ongoing and severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where conflict and instability continue to force people from their homes. The decrease in the number of returning IDPs further suggests that conditions in areas of origin are not yet conducive for safe and sustainable return. The changes among other groups, while smaller, are indicative of the complex and dynamic displacement landscape within the country and the broader region.

AI Insight: Horizontal bar chart of the top 9 countries of origin for refugees in Yemen in 2024, where the population is overwhelmingly dominated by individuals from a single country., This horizontal bar chart details the origins of refugees residing in Yemen as of 2024, displaying the top nine countries plus an ‘Other’ category. The data reveals a highly skewed distribution. A single country of origin accounts for the vast majority of refugees, with a population of 38,231. This figure is a significant outlier and represents the primary group of concern. In contrast, the populations from other countries are substantially smaller. The 75th percentile for the dataset is 2,058 people, indicating that most other origin countries have refugee populations below this number. The median population size is just 423 people, highlighting the steep drop-off after the top country of origin. The smallest recorded refugee group from a specific country is 5, illustrating the vast range in population sizes among different nationalities seeking refuge in Yemen.

Geography & Movements

The Complex Geography of Displacement in and from Yemen

The protracted conflict in Yemen continues to drive one of the world’s most severe humanitarian and displacement crises, a situation characterized by immense internal suffering and complex cross-border movements. The data reveals a staggering scale of internal displacement, which remains the crisis’s dominant feature. As of mid-2024, nearly 4.8 million people were internally displaced within Yemen’s borders. This figure, constituting the overwhelming majority of all displaced Yemenis, underscores that the humanitarian epicenter remains firmly inside the country. While Yemenis seeking refuge are found in 96 countries and territories globally, the numbers outside the immediate region are modest, with half of these host countries sheltering 50 or fewer individuals.

For those who have crossed international borders, displacement patterns are highly concentrated. Geographical proximity and historical ties have made neighbouring countries the primary destinations. Saudi Arabia, in particular, hosts the vast majority of Yemenis displaced abroad, a figure that significantly surpasses all other host countries combined and highlights a regional focus for the external dimension of the Yemeni refugee situation.

Behind these stark numbers lies a profound duality. Despite grappling with its own catastrophic internal crisis, Yemen continues its long-standing tradition of providing refuge to people fleeing conflict and persecution from elsewhere. The country hosts a significant refugee and asylum-seeker population, which is predominantly from the Horn of Africa. Refugees from Somalia comprise the largest group, accounting for 38,200 individuals or 75 per cent of the total refugee population in Yemen. Smaller but notable populations from Ethiopia (4,000), the Syrian Arab Republic (3,100), and Eritrea further illustrate Yemen’s role as a haven within a volatile region.

This dual reality—as both a major source of internally displaced persons and a host to refugees—places an almost unimaginable strain on already overstretched national resources and humanitarian operations. The alluvial data from recent years confirms this dynamic, showing the immense and persistent scale of internal displacement far eclipsing the relatively stable, smaller refugee flows into the country. This complex picture highlights the critical need for sustained international support for all affected populations, both Yemenis displaced within their homeland and the refugees Yemen continues to shelter.

AI Insight: * Choropleth map of the number of displaced people from Yemen by destination country, where the vast majority are internally displaced within Yemen, with much smaller populations found in other countries globally.*, This choropleth map illustrates the global distribution of displaced populations from Yemen as of 2024, including refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Each country is colored according to the number of Yemeni people of concern it hosts.

Statistical Analysis: The analysis is based on data for 241 countries or territories, of which 96 reported hosting displaced people from Yemen. The distribution of this population is extremely skewed, highlighting a significant concentration in one location. Key statistics for the number of displaced persons (value) include: - Maximum: 4,795,983 individuals. This figure overwhelmingly represents the number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) within Yemen itself. - Median: 50.5 individuals. This indicates that half of the reporting host countries have 50 or fewer people of concern from Yemen. - 75th Percentile: 378 individuals. 75% of host countries shelter fewer than 378 Yemenis. - Mean: 50,800 individuals. The mean is heavily skewed by the maximum value (IDPs in Yemen) and is not representative of a typical host country. - Minimum: 5 individuals.

The vast difference between the maximum value and the median, along with a very high standard deviation of approximately 489,000, confirms that the crisis is characterized by a massive internal displacement coupled with a much smaller, though widespread, international diaspora of refugees and asylum-seekers.

Context and Interpretation: The data reflects the severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has been ongoing since late 2014. The primary consequence shown in this visualization is internal displacement, with millions forced from their homes but remaining within Yemen’s borders. The map would visually depict Yemen as the epicenter of the crisis. Other countries, likely concentrated in the Middle East and Horn of Africa, would show moderate numbers, while nations in Europe, North America, and elsewhere host significantly smaller populations. The visualization effectively communicates that while Yemeni refugees and asylum-seekers are found globally, the most acute displacement challenge remains inside Yemen.

Origin of Displaced Populations

AI Insight: Horizontal bar chart of the top 9 countries of origin for refugees in Yemen in 2024, where refugees from Somalia constitute the vast majority at 38,231 people., This horizontal bar chart details the distribution of refugees in Yemen by their top 9 countries of origin for the year 2024. The data reveals a highly concentrated refugee population, with the vast majority originating from a single country.

The data is broken down as follows: - Somalia: 38,231 refugees, representing 75% of the total. - Ethiopia: 4,035 refugees, representing 8%. - Syrian Arab Rep.: 3,143 refugees, representing 6%. - Other: 2,752 refugees, representing 5%. - Iraq: 1,219 refugees, representing 2%. - Eritrea: 423 refugees, representing 1%. - Sudan: 44 refugees, representing <1%. - Jordan: 37 refugees, representing <1%. - Egypt: 16 refugees, representing <1%. - Pakistan: 5 refugees, representing <1%.

Statistical Analysis: The distribution is heavily skewed, as indicated by the maximum value of 38,231 for Somalia, which is nearly ten times larger than the next largest group from Ethiopia (4,035). This highlights that the refugee situation in Yemen is predominantly shaped by displacement from the Horn of Africa, specifically Somalia. While Yemen itself faces a severe humanitarian crisis, it continues to host a significant number of refugees, with smaller but notable populations fleeing conflicts in other parts of the region, such as Syria and Iraq.

AI Insight: Alluvial plot of the forcibly displaced population in Yemen by country of origin from 2019 to 2025, where internally displaced Yemenis consistently constitute the vast majority of the total, far outnumbering refugees from Somalia and other origins., This alluvial plot visualizes the composition of the forcibly displaced population within Yemen from 2019 to 2025, broken down by three origin groups: Yemen (Internally Displaced Persons - IDPs), Somalia, and ‘Others’.

The most striking feature of the data is the immense scale of internal displacement. The number of Yemeni IDPs is consistently in the millions, reaching a peak of nearly 4.8 million people. This figure dominates the dataset and represents the core of the displacement crisis in the country.

In contrast, the refugee and asylum-seeker populations from Somalia and other countries are significantly smaller. The median population size across all groups and years is approximately 63,000, which is indicative of the scale of these non-IDP populations. The flow for these groups remains relatively stable and small throughout the observed period compared to the massive flow representing IDPs.

This visualization starkly highlights the dual humanitarian challenge in Yemen: while the country hosts refugees, the overwhelming crisis is internal, driven by conflict that has displaced millions of its own citizens.

Destination

AI Insight: Bar chart of the top 10 destination countries for people displaced from Yemen as of 2024, where Saudi Arabia is the primary destination, hosting vastly more people than all other countries combined., This vertical bar chart displays the top ten destination countries for people forcibly displaced from Yemen, with data reported as of 2024. The distribution is dominated by a single, significant outlier. Saudi Arabia is the primary country of asylum, hosting 41,654,041 individuals. This figure is orders of magnitude larger than that of any other country on the list.

The other nine countries host considerably smaller populations. The number of displaced people in these countries ranges from a minimum of 24,874 to a maximum likely just over 105,110 (the 75th percentile). The median value for a destination country is 49,194, which provides a more typical representation of a top destination, excluding Saudi Arabia. The mean of 4.2 million is heavily skewed by the value for Saudi Arabia and is not representative of the central tendency of the dataset.

In summary, the data illustrates a highly concentrated displacement pattern from Yemen, where geographical proximity and historical ties make Saudi Arabia the destination for the vast majority of the displaced population, while other countries provide asylum to significantly smaller, yet still substantial, numbers.

Asylum System

Asylum Systems Under Pressure

The data reveals a global asylum landscape under considerable strain, a reality starkly illustrated by the dual role of Yemen as both a country of origin for asylum-seekers and a host to refugees. National asylum systems, particularly in regions affected by conflict, are struggling to manage sustained demand, leading to significant backlogs and inconsistent outcomes for those in search of safety.

In Yemen, the pressure on the national asylum system is acute. The gap between the cumulative number of new asylum applications and the number of decisions rendered has widened progressively since 2020, resulting in a growing backlog of cases. This trend underscores a system whose processing capacity is outpaced by new arrivals, leaving thousands of vulnerable individuals waiting longer for a decision on their claim. The data on decision outcomes in 2024 further illuminates the operational challenges: of the 56,270 decisions made, a staggering 53 per cent were ‘Otherwise closed’. This high volume of procedural closures suggests that a majority of cases are not concluded on their protection merits, often due to applicants losing contact with authorities or withdrawing their claims, which can be indicative of protracted waiting times and difficulties navigating the asylum process. For those who do receive a substantive decision, outcomes vary significantly depending on their country of origin, with recognition rates for the top 10 nationalities ranging from just 4 per cent to 73 per cent.

Behind these stark numbers is the story of Yemenis forced to seek protection abroad. The ongoing conflict has driven fluctuating but significant numbers of asylum applications globally since 2019. However, the path to safety is far from uniform. The data for 2024 shows a dramatic disparity in how these claims are assessed, with recognition rates for Yemeni nationals ranging from nearly zero to almost 100 per cent across the top 10 host countries. This ‘protection lottery’ highlights a critical lack of a harmonized approach to assessing the needs of people fleeing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Taken together, these trends paint a picture of asylum systems stretched to their limits, underscoring the urgent need for increased resources and greater international consistency to ensure fair and timely access to protection for all.

AI Insight: Bar chart of asylum applications and decisions for Yemeni nationals from 2019 to 2024, where the annual totals fluctuated significantly throughout the period., This bar chart displays the total number of asylum applications and decisions for individuals from Yemen for each year from 2019 to 2024. The data is broken down into different stages of the asylum process.

Statistical analysis reveals significant volatility in the yearly totals. Across all categories and years, the number of cases ranges from 0 to a peak of 4,936. The average number of cases per data point is 1,551, while the median is considerably lower at 737. This discrepancy between the mean and median indicates a right-skewed distribution, suggesting that a few years experienced exceptionally high numbers of applications or decisions compared to others. The high standard deviation of 1,633 further underscores the substantial year-to-year variation.

Contextually, this period corresponds with the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen, a primary driver for displacement and asylum-seeking. The fluctuations in the data may reflect changes in conflict intensity, shifting displacement routes, and evolving asylum policies in host countries. It is important to note, as the subtitle indicates, that one person may have more than one application, meaning the data represents the volume of asylum procedures rather than the unique number of individuals.

AI Insight: Alluvial diagram of Refugee Status Determination (RSD) decision flows in Yemen for 2024, where the majority of the 56,270 decisions resulted in cases being ‘Otherwise closed’., This alluvial diagram provides a detailed breakdown of the 56,270 Refugee Status Determination (RSD) decisions recorded in Yemen during 2024. The chart illustrates the flow of asylum cases through various procedural stages and their final outcomes, with the thickness of each band being proportional to the number of decisions.

The most significant finding is that the largest single outcome category is ‘Otherwise closed,’ which accounts for 29,883 decisions, representing over 53% of the total. This category typically includes cases closed for administrative or procedural reasons rather than a decision on the merits of the asylum claim, such as when an applicant withdraws their case or contact is lost.

The remaining decisions are distributed among outcomes such as recognition of refugee status, granting of complementary protection, and rejection. The diagram visually separates these pathways, allowing for an analysis of how different types of cases progress to their conclusion. The high proportion of ‘Otherwise closed’ cases is a critical data point, indicating potential challenges in the asylum process or for the applicant population that may warrant further investigation.

AI Insight: Area chart of cumulative asylum applications versus decisions in Yemen from 2020 to 2024, where the gap between applications and decisions widens over time, indicating a growing backlog of pending cases., This area chart illustrates the trend in asylum processing in Yemen from 2020 to 2024. It plots two cumulative series over time: the total number of asylum applications received and the total number of first-instance decisions rendered.

The upper boundary of the shaded area represents cumulative applications, while the lower boundary represents cumulative decisions. The vertical distance between these two lines at any point in time represents the backlog, or the total number of cases pending a decision.

A key statistical observation is the persistent and growing divergence between the two series. While both applications and decisions show a cumulative increase, the rate of new applications consistently outpaces the rate of decisions. This has resulted in a significant expansion of the case backlog over the five-year period. Annotations on the chart highlight the gap, measured in average processing days, which has been increasing, signifying that asylum seekers are waiting longer for a decision on their case. The data, with cumulative values reaching over 16,000, points to a strained asylum system struggling with processing capacity in the face of sustained demand. For UNHCR and its partners, this visualization underscores the urgent need for resources and support to enhance adjudication capacity and reduce waiting times for vulnerable populations in Yemen.

Recognition Rates

AI Insight: Column chart of refugee recognition rates in Yemen for the top 10 countries of origin in 2024, where rates vary significantly from 4% to 73%., This vertical column chart displays the refugee recognition rates in Yemen for the top 10 countries of origin during 2024. The countries are ordered along the horizontal axis based on the total number of asylum decisions made, not the recognition rate itself. The vertical axis represents the refugee recognition rate as a percentage.

Statistical analysis reveals a substantial disparity in outcomes depending on nationality. Across these 10 nationalities, the average recognition rate is 33%, with a median of 30.7%. The rates range from a low of 4.3% to a high of 73.0%. The interquartile range shows that 50% of these countries have recognition rates between 11.1% and 52.5%.

It is important to note that the countries are ranked by the volume of decisions, which spans from 35 to over 40,000 cases. Therefore, a country with a high recognition rate may not necessarily represent the largest group of applicants. The data also includes a ‘Total Recognition Rate’ (which includes complementary protection), with a slightly higher average of 36.0%, indicating that some individuals not granted refugee status receive other forms of protection.

AI Insight: Bar chart of 2024 Refugee Recognition Rates for Yemeni nationals by top 10 countries of asylum, where rates vary widely from nearly 0% to almost 100%., This bar chart displays the Refugee Recognition Rate in 2024 for asylum seekers from Yemen across the top 10 countries of asylum. The countries are ordered based on the total number of asylum decisions processed, not by the recognition rate itself.

The analysis covers 10 countries, where the total number of decisions made for Yemeni nationals ranged from 3,141 to 12,214. The data highlights a significant disparity in outcomes. The Refugee Recognition Rate (cases granted status under the 1951 Convention) has a mean of 50.9%, but the rates in individual countries range dramatically from a low of 0% to a high of 99.4%. The median rate across these countries is 52.6%.

When including complementary forms of protection, the Total Recognition Rate is higher, with an average of 63.6% and a median of 73.4%. This total rate also shows a wide variance, from 2% to 99.4%. The wide variation in both rates indicates a lack of a harmonized approach to assessing protection needs for Yemenis among major asylum countries, meaning the outcome for an asylum seeker is highly dependent on the country in which they apply.

Solutions

The global pursuit of durable solutions for the forcibly displaced remains fraught with challenges, with progress often uneven and highly dependent on specific geopolitical and operational contexts. The data surrounding the Yemeni crisis offers a particularly poignant illustration of this complex reality, revealing divergent trends for those displaced from Yemen and those seeking refuge within its borders.

The data reveals a stark and concerning reality for Yemenis displaced abroad. While 2019 represented a year of significant progress, with a peak of nearly 70,000 durable solutions recorded, this momentum has since been lost. The subsequent years saw a precipitous decline, with the number of solutions plummeting by over 95 per cent to an average of just a few hundred per year from 2021 to 2024. This dramatic contraction underscores the severe impact of shrinking resettlement quotas, protracted instability precluding safe and voluntary return, and the immense difficulties in achieving local integration for Yemenis in host countries. The pathway to a stable future for this population has narrowed alarmingly.

In stark contrast, a different and equally telling story unfolds within Yemen itself. Despite enduring one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, Yemen continues to function as a host country and provide solutions for refugees on its territory. The data consistently shows that the number of available durable solutions, such as local integration pathways, significantly outnumbers the number of new individuals granted refugee status each year. For example, in 2023, while only 17 new refugee recognitions were recorded, over 2,400 solutions were made available for the existing refugee population. This disparity highlights a commendable focus on resolving the situation for long-standing refugee communities, even as the capacity to process new asylum claims remains limited.

Taken together, these trends paint a dual narrative: one of diminishing international opportunities for displaced Yemenis, and another of remarkable resilience and commitment from a crisis-afflicted nation to uphold its protection responsibilities. This underscores the critical need for renewed international solidarity and responsibility-sharing to bridge the widening solutions gap for all those affected by this devastating conflict.

AI Insight: Column chart of the number of durable solutions for forcibly displaced people from Yemen from 2019 to 2025, where the number of solutions peaked significantly in 2019 before dropping sharply to much lower levels in subsequent years., This column chart displays the trend in durable solutions for people forcibly displaced across borders from Yemen for the years 2019 to 2025. The data reveals a dramatic fluctuation over this period.

The most striking feature is the year 2019, which saw an exceptionally high average of 18,205 solutions, with a maximum value reaching 69,174. This indicates a significant event or program facilitating solutions during that year.

Following this peak, there was a sharp and substantial decline. In 2020, the average number of solutions dropped to 2,996. The downward trend continued into 2021, with the average falling to just 568.

From 2021 to 2024, the number of solutions has remained at these very low levels, with averages of 634 in 2022, 607 in 2023, and 387 in 2024. The data for 2025 shows a negligible average of 18, likely representing incomplete data or a projection.

Overall, the visualization highlights a severe reduction in durable solutions for displaced Yemenis since the peak in 2019, suggesting a challenging environment for resettlement, return, or local integration in recent years.

AI Insight: Ribbon chart of refugee recognitions versus available solutions in Yemen from 2019 to 2024, where the number of available solutions consistently and significantly outnumbers new refugee recognitions., This chart visualizes the disparity between the annual number of refugee recognitions and available durable solutions in Yemen for the period 2019 to 2024, with a projection for 2025. The data reveals a substantial and persistent gap where solutions far exceed recognitions.

Statistical Breakdown: - Refugee Recognitions (lower line): The number of individuals granted refugee status each year is very low and fluctuates. It started at 32 in 2019, dropped to 10 in 2020 and 0 in 2021. It then rose to 52 in 2022 before falling to 17 in 2023. A notable peak of 98 recognitions was recorded in 2024.

Available Solutions (upper line): The number of available solutions, such as resettlement or local integration, remains in the thousands for most of the period. The figures are: 3,645 in 2019; 1,195 in 2020; 2,272 in 2021; 2,536 in 2022; 2,429 in 2023; and 1,547 in 2024. A sharp projected drop to 71 is shown for 2025.

Analysis: The key insight is the vast gap between the two metrics, visually represented by the ribbon area. For instance, in 2019, there were over 3,600 more solutions available than new recognitions. This trend continues throughout the period, suggesting that while a significant number of durable solutions are being implemented, they are primarily for the existing refugee population, while the number of new individuals being granted formal refugee status each year is comparatively minimal. The data underscores a potential focus on managing the existing refugee situation rather than processing a high volume of new asylum claims in Yemen.