Poverty and living standards in Taizz, Yemen: official figures
14.4% of people in Taizz governorate lived in households in the poorest national wealth quintile in 2022-23 (20% in each quintile would mean an equal spread; 9th lowest of 21).
How wealthy is Taizz governorate?
5.8% of people in Taizz governorate lived in households in the richest national wealth quintile in 2022-23 (9th lowest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many people have safe drinking water in Taizz governorate?
68.9% of people in Taizz 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 (10th lowest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many people have a toilet in Taizz governorate?
55.5% of people in Taizz governorate used an improved sanitation facility in 2022-23 (Yemen: 62.6%; 10th highest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many people have no toilet in Taizz governorate?
3.2% of people in Taizz governorate had no toilet and practised open defecation in 2022-23, against 6.8% across Yemen (7th lowest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow many births are registered in Taizz governorate?
The births of 25.3% of children under five in Taizz governorate were registered with the civil authorities in 2022-23, against 29.4% across Yemen (10th lowest of 21).
Source: Central Statistical Organization, Yemen, with UNICEF · saved copyHow Taizz compares with other governorates
People in the poorest fifth of households nationally (2022-23)
Taizz ranks 13 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People in the poorest fifth of households nationally |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Dhamar | 19.6% |
| 11 | Lahj | 17.5% |
| 12 | Sana'a | 15.2% |
| 13 | Taizz | 14.4% |
| 14 | Ibb | 13.3% |
| 15 | Abyan | 10.3% |
| 16 | Shabwah | 7.8% |
People using basic drinking water services (2022-23)
Taizz ranks 12 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People using basic drinking water services |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Al Bayda | 74.1% |
| 10 | Ibb | 74.0% |
| 11 | Sana'a | 70.4% |
| 12 | Taizz | 68.9% |
| 13 | Amran | 63.3% |
| 14 | Marib | 61.0% |
| 15 | Dhamar | 58.2% |
People using improved sanitation (2022-23)
Taizz ranks 10 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People using improved sanitation |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Marib | 63.5% |
| 8 | Ibb | 58.2% |
| 9 | Sa'ada | 56.4% |
| 10 | Taizz | 55.5% |
| 11 | Dhamar | 52.0% |
| 12 | Al Dhale'e | 51.6% |
| 13 | Al Bayda | 50.2% |
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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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