Poverty and living standards in Al Maharah, Yemen: official figures
2.7% of people in Al Maharah governorate lived in households in the poorest national wealth quintile in 2022-23 (20% in each quintile would mean an equal spread; 4th lowest of 21).
How wealthy is Al Maharah governorate?
45.0% of people in Al Maharah governorate lived in households in the richest national wealth quintile in 2022-23 (4th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many people have safe drinking water in Al Maharah governorate?
94.5% of people in Al Maharah governorate used at least basic drinking water services (an improved source within a 30-minute round trip) in 2022-23, against 72.8% across Yemen (4th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many people have a toilet in Al Maharah governorate?
87.7% of people in Al Maharah governorate used an improved sanitation facility in 2022-23 (Yemen: 62.6%; 4th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many people have no toilet in Al Maharah governorate?
5.1% of people in Al Maharah governorate had no toilet and practised open defecation in 2022-23, against 6.8% across Yemen (joint 11th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many births are registered in Al Maharah governorate?
The births of 71.1% of children under five in Al Maharah governorate were registered with the civil authorities in 2022-23, against 29.4% across Yemen (3rd highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow Al Maharah compares with other governorates
People in the poorest fifth of households nationally (2022-23)
Al Maharah ranks 18 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People in the poorest fifth of households nationally |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Abyan | 10.3% |
| 16 | Shabwah | 7.8% |
| 17 | Al Bayda | 5.9% |
| 18 | Al Maharah | 2.7% |
| 19 | Hadramaut | 2.2% |
| 20 | Aden | 0.3% |
| 21 | Sana'a City (Amanat Al Asimah) | 0.0% |
People using basic drinking water services (2022-23)
Al Maharah ranks 4 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People using basic drinking water services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sana'a City (Amanat Al Asimah) | 97.8% |
| 2 | Hadramaut | 97.4% |
| 3 | Aden | 94.8% |
| 4 | Al Maharah | 94.5% |
| 5 | Abyan | 89.0% |
| 6 | Al Hudaydah | 87.3% |
| 7 | Shabwah | 84.5% |
People using improved sanitation (2022-23)
Al Maharah ranks 4 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People using improved sanitation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sana'a City (Amanat Al Asimah) | 99.3% |
| 2 | Aden | 98.8% |
| 3 | Hadramaut | 90.9% |
| 4 | Al Maharah | 87.7% |
| 5 | Al Hudaydah | 86.3% |
| 6 | Abyan | 77.7% |
| 7 | Marib | 63.5% |
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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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