{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/yemen/sana-a","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:15:07.786Z","place":{"city":"Sana'a","country":"Yemen","countryCode":"YE","lat":15.3538569,"lon":44.2058841},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.74,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":14,"travellerSentiment":{"score":48,"label":"Extremely negative","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling unsafe, with 29 % of respondents saying they would not recommend visiting Sana'a.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":12,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":43,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":48,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":0,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":22,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":54,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-07-22T12:47:16Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":4,"label":"Avoid all travel","updated":"2026-07-23T11:07:00.0726273-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/yemen"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":5.80971851623815,"display":"5.8 / 100k","year":"2013","score":62,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":7.8,"display":"7.8%","year":"2013","score":79,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":20.563089689685977,"display":"20.6 / million","year":"2021","score":30,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":29.8,"display":"29.8 / 100k","year":"2021","score":24,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":18.9103565,"display":"19/100","year":"2024","score":19,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":24.237016,"display":"24/100","year":"2024","score":24,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":14.7421343,"display":"15/100","year":"2024","score":15,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":14.9257528,"display":"15/100","year":"2024","score":15,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":29.8788444,"display":"30/100","year":"2024","score":30,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":27.1443354,"display":"27/100","year":"2024","score":27,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0,"display":"0.00 / 100k","year":"2022","score":92,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":77,"display":"77.0%","year":"2014","score":0,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":71,"display":"US AQI 71 · Moderate","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":2,"display":"1 notice · max Alert","year":null,"score":60,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":4,"display":"Level 4 — Avoid all travel","year":null,"score":0,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Malaria in Yemen","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/malaria-yemen"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No — Sana'a is not safe for travelers; the composite risk is HIGH and official advisories mandate avoidance.","summary":"The multi‑database profile shows a composite safety index of 14/100 (HIGH RISK) with a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory from Canada and the UK. Conflict‑related scores are low (23) while crime and health scores are moderate to high, reflecting frequent armed clashes, terrorism threats, and limited medical infrastructure.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are reported in crowded market districts such as Al‑Khadhra and near the main bus station, especially after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs in busy souks and transport hubs like Sana'a Airport and the central market, where visitors’ belongings are easy targets"},"safeAreas":["Al-Tahrir","Al-Sabeen"],"avoidAreas":["Old City","Al-Qasr","Al-Mukhalla","Al-Ma’afir","Al-Sayda"],"scams":["fake charity appeals targeting tourists at checkpoints","overpriced “guided tours” by unlicensed operators"],"zones":[{"name":"Old City","level":"avoid","note":"High conflict intensity, frequent clashes, and targeted attacks on infrastructure make it extremely unsafe for visitors"},{"name":"Al-Hasaba","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate crime risk; stay alert especially after dark due to sporadic security checkpoints"},{"name":"Al-Tahrir","level":"caution","note":"Commercial hub with higher foot traffic; opportunistic theft possible but generally less volatile than conflict zones"},{"name":"Al-Sabeen","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use district near government buildings; risk of sudden protests or security operations"},{"name":"Al-Sayda","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with occasional shelling; avoid night travel and large gatherings"},{"name":"Al-Qasr","level":"avoid","note":"Proximity to active frontlines and frequent artillery exchanges render it unsafe for travelers"},{"name":"Al-Mukhalla","level":"avoid","note":"Neighborhood with documented militia activity and high risk of kidnapping"},{"name":"Al-Ma’afir","level":"avoid","note":"Area with frequent drone strikes and checkpoint delays; no reliable consular support"}]}}