Education in Al Dhale'e, Yemen: official figures
70.1% of children of primary-school age in Al Dhale'e governorate were attending school in 2022-23 (net attendance rate), against 76.2% across Yemen (9th lowest of 21).
How many children are out of school in Al Dhale'e governorate?
29.5% of children of primary-school age in Al Dhale'e governorate were out of school in 2022-23, against 23.2% across Yemen (9th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many teenagers go to secondary school in Al Dhale'e governorate?
45.8% of children of lower-secondary age in Al Dhale'e governorate were attending lower secondary school or higher in 2022-23 (Yemen: 46.5%; 9th highest of 20).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyWhat is the primary school completion rate in Al Dhale'e governorate?
The primary school completion rate in Al Dhale'e governorate was 71.4% in 2022-23, against 68.1% across Yemen (9th highest of 20).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many students finish lower secondary school in Al Dhale'e governorate?
The lower secondary completion rate in Al Dhale'e governorate was 58.2% in 2022-23 (Yemen: 52.8%; 6th highest of 20).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many students finish secondary school in Al Dhale'e governorate?
The upper secondary completion rate in Al Dhale'e governorate was 37.2% in 2022-23, against 36.5% across Yemen (9th highest of 20).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyWhat is the female literacy rate in Al Dhale'e governorate?
45.4% of women aged 15-49 in Al Dhale'e governorate were literate in the 2022-23 survey, against 50.8% across Yemen (10th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow Al Dhale'e compares with other governorates
Primary-age children attending school (2022-23)
Al Dhale'e ranks 13 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Primary-age children attending school |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Amran | 76.2% |
| 11 | Shabwah | 72.5% |
| 12 | Dhamar | 72.2% |
| 13 | Al Dhale'e | 70.1% |
| 14 | Al Mahwit | 69.3% |
| 15 | Al Bayda | 69.0% |
| 16 | Raymah | 66.7% |
Primary-age children out of school (2022-23)
Al Dhale'e ranks 9 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Primary-age children out of school |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Marib | 32.1% |
| 7 | Al Mahwit | 30.8% |
| 8 | Al Bayda | 30.2% |
| 9 | Al Dhale'e | 29.5% |
| 10 | Dhamar | 28.1% |
| 11 | Shabwah | 27.0% |
| 12 | Amran | 23.9% |
Primary school completion rate (2022-23)
Al Dhale'e ranks 9 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Primary school completion rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Taizz | 81.0% |
| 7 | Shabwah | 74.0% |
| 8 | Ibb | 72.3% |
| 9 | Al Dhale'e | 71.4% |
| 10 | Sana'a | 71.2% |
| 11 | Amran | 70.7% |
| 12 | Marib | 68.3% |
Upper secondary school completion rate (2022-23)
Al Dhale'e ranks 9 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Upper secondary school completion rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hadramaut | 39.6% |
| 7 | Al Jawf | 38.5% |
| 8 | Amran | 38.0% |
| 9 | Al Dhale'e | 37.2% |
| 10 | Abyan | 36.1% |
| 11 | Al Mahwit | 35.5% |
| 12 | Sana'a | 34.8% |
Literate women aged 15-49 (2022-23)
Al Dhale'e ranks 10 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Literate women aged 15-49 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Marib | 53.7% |
| 8 | Lahj | 52.1% |
| 9 | Abyan | 49.2% |
| 10 | Al Dhale'e | 45.4% |
| 11 | Al Bayda | 43.7% |
| 12 | Sana'a | 42.1% |
| 13 | Shabwah | 41.9% |
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Sources
- Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF: Yemen Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2022-2023, Survey Findings Report (tables by governorate), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 03bf052dd0d2…)
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