Which is bigger: Yemen or Thailand?

Yemen is larger (527,968 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Thailand (513,120 km²).

Why do Yemen and Thailand look different on the map than in reality?

The common Mercator projection enlarges areas the farther they lie from the equator, so the on-map size proportions of Yemen and Thailand are distorted compared to their true land area.

Yemen vs Thailand Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Yemen and Thailand. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.

Direct Silhouette Overlay (same scale)

Comparison of shapes at the exact same, real geographic scale. Click or tap and drag either silhouette to adjust positioning manually.

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Yemen ↗

Surface Area527,968 km²

Population28,498,687

TypeCountry

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Thailand ↗

Surface Area513,120 km²

Population69,428,524

TypeCountry

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