Poverty and living standards in Lahj, Yemen: official figures
17.5% of people in Lahj governorate lived in households in the poorest national wealth quintile in 2022-23 (20% in each quintile would mean an equal spread; 11th highest of 21).
How wealthy is Lahj governorate?
22.3% of people in Lahj governorate lived in households in the richest national wealth quintile in 2022-23 (8th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many people have safe drinking water in Lahj governorate?
76.1% of people in Lahj 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 (8th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many people have a toilet in Lahj governorate?
46.7% of people in Lahj governorate used an improved sanitation facility in 2022-23 (Yemen: 62.6%; 7th lowest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many people have no toilet in Lahj governorate?
3.0% of people in Lahj governorate had no toilet and practised open defecation in 2022-23, against 6.8% across Yemen (6th lowest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many births are registered in Lahj governorate?
The births of 30.5% of children under five in Lahj governorate were registered with the civil authorities in 2022-23, against 29.4% across Yemen (9th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow Lahj compares with other governorates
People in the poorest fifth of households nationally (2022-23)
Lahj ranks 11 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People in the poorest fifth of households nationally |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Sa'ada | 23.4% |
| 9 | Amran | 23.1% |
| 10 | Dhamar | 19.6% |
| 11 | Lahj | 17.5% |
| 12 | Sana'a | 15.2% |
| 13 | Taizz | 14.4% |
| 14 | Ibb | 13.3% |
People using basic drinking water services (2022-23)
Lahj ranks 8 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People using basic drinking water services |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Abyan | 89.0% |
| 6 | Al Hudaydah | 87.3% |
| 7 | Shabwah | 84.5% |
| 8 | Lahj | 76.1% |
| 9 | Al Bayda | 74.1% |
| 10 | Ibb | 74.0% |
| 11 | Sana'a | 70.4% |
People using improved sanitation (2022-23)
Lahj ranks 15 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People using improved sanitation |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Al Dhale'e | 51.6% |
| 13 | Al Bayda | 50.2% |
| 14 | Shabwah | 48.3% |
| 15 | Lahj | 46.7% |
| 16 | Amran | 45.4% |
| 17 | Sana'a | 39.7% |
| 18 | Al Mahwit | 39.2% |
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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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