Education in Taizz, Yemen: official figures
89.4% of children of primary-school age in Taizz governorate were attending school in 2022-23 (net attendance rate), against 76.2% across Yemen (2nd highest of 21).
How many children are out of school in Taizz governorate?
10.4% of children of primary-school age in Taizz governorate were out of school in 2022-23, against 23.2% across Yemen (3rd lowest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many teenagers go to secondary school in Taizz governorate?
61.7% of children of lower-secondary age in Taizz governorate were attending lower secondary school or higher in 2022-23 (Yemen: 46.5%; 4th highest of 20).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyWhat is the primary school completion rate in Taizz governorate?
The primary school completion rate in Taizz governorate was 81.0% in 2022-23, against 68.1% across Yemen (6th highest of 20).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many students finish lower secondary school in Taizz governorate?
The lower secondary completion rate in Taizz governorate was 68.2% in 2022-23 (Yemen: 52.8%; 3rd highest of 20).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many students finish secondary school in Taizz governorate?
The upper secondary completion rate in Taizz governorate was 55.8% in 2022-23, against 36.5% across Yemen (the highest of 20).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyWhat is the female literacy rate in Taizz governorate?
62.5% of women aged 15-49 in Taizz governorate were literate in the 2022-23 survey, against 50.8% across Yemen (4th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow Taizz compares with other governorates
Primary-age children attending school (2022-23)
Taizz ranks 2 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Primary-age children attending school |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sana'a City (Amanat Al Asimah) | 90.4% |
| 2 | Taizz | 89.4% |
| 3 | Aden | 85.8% |
| 4 | Ibb | 83.2% |
| 5 | Lahj | 83.0% |
| 6 | Abyan | 82.9% |
| 7 | Hadramaut | 82.3% |
Primary-age children out of school (2022-23)
Taizz ranks 19 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Primary-age children out of school |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Abyan | 16.9% |
| 16 | Lahj | 16.7% |
| 17 | Ibb | 16.6% |
| 18 | Aden | 13.3% |
| 19 | Taizz | 10.4% |
| 20 | Hadramaut | 10.2% |
| 21 | Sana'a City (Amanat Al Asimah) | 8.5% |
Primary school completion rate (2022-23)
Taizz ranks 6 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Primary school completion rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hadramaut | 82.6% |
| 4 | Abyan | 81.9% |
| 5 | Lahj | 81.7% |
| 6 | Taizz | 81.0% |
| 7 | Shabwah | 74.0% |
| 8 | Ibb | 72.3% |
| 9 | Al Dhale'e | 71.4% |
Upper secondary school completion rate (2022-23)
Taizz ranks 1 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Upper secondary school completion rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taizz | 55.8% |
| 2 | Aden | 52.4% |
| 3 | Sana'a City (Amanat Al Asimah) | 48.9% |
| 4 | Marib | 41.4% |
| 5 | Lahj | 39.8% |
| 6 | Hadramaut | 39.6% |
| 7 | Al Jawf | 38.5% |
Literate women aged 15-49 (2022-23)
Taizz ranks 4 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Literate women aged 15-49 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sana'a City (Amanat Al Asimah) | 76.2% |
| 2 | Aden | 75.3% |
| 3 | Hadramaut | 68.5% |
| 4 | Taizz | 62.5% |
| 5 | Al Maharah | 56.8% |
| 6 | Ibb | 54.7% |
| 7 | Marib | 53.7% |
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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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