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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · UN member

YemenYEMA healthier future.

Yemen’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

Provider profile: Yemen, Rep.. Country identity follows the atlas roster.

North-star health score · v2—

Required recent goal or foundation data missing

Life expectancy69.4

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy57.9

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage48 / 52

Dated numerical series · 0 source-context notes.

Inspect Yemen’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

Measure	Year	Value	Foundation component score
Life expectancy	2024	69.4	48.6
Under-five mortality	2024	38.1	61.9
Maternal mortality	2023	118	76.4
Suicide mortality	2021	4.2	83.2
Premature chronic-disease mortality	2021	25.8	26.3
Tuberculosis incidence	2024	40	92
Child stunting	2022	48.5	3
Essential health-service coverage	2023	43	43
DTP immunization	2024	42	42
Safely managed sanitation	2024	43.1	43.1
Fine-particle air pollution	2023	46.8	23.9

Zero suicide

4.56 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.523

Zero needless suffering

0.388 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.205

Zero poverty

Recent comparable input missing

Final score withheld

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

Illustrative reduction 25%

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling

Annual deaths avoided49.6K

Of 198.6K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored2.6M

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished1.2M

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed3.8M

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 47.8K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Yemen · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Yemen · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

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outcomes2024

Life expectancy

69.4 years

North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Yemen
Year	years
2024	69.4
2023	69.3
2022	68
2021	66
2020	66.4
2019	66.6
2018	65.9
2017	67.1
2016	67.1
2015	66.8
2014	68
2013	68
2012	67.6
2011	67.4
2010	67.2
2009	66.9
2008	66.6
2007	66.2
2006	65.8
2005	65.4
2004	64.9
2003	64.4
2002	63.8
2001	63.3
2000	62.8

burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

57.9 years

North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Yemen
Year	years
2023	57.9
2022	56.5
2021	56.1
2020	56.4
2019	56.8
2018	56.4
2017	57.5
2016	57.6
2015	58.1
2014	58.5
2013	58.5
2012	58.1
2011	57.9
2010	57.7
2009	57.4
2008	57.1
2007	56.6
2006	56.2
2005	55.8
2004	55.4
2003	54.9
2002	54.5
2001	54
2000	53.5

outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

38.1 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Yemen
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	38.1
2023	39.5
2022	41.1
2021	42.6
2020	43.4
2019	46.1
2018	47.3
2017	47.5
2016	47.9
2015	49.3
2014	48.7
2013	49.6
2012	51.6
2011	53.1
2010	55
2009	57.5
2008	60.2
2007	63.4
2006	66.9
2005	70.6
2004	74.7
2003	79
2002	83.5
2001	88.2
2000	92.9

outcomes2024

Infant mortality

33.8 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Yemen
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	33.8
2023	34.9
2022	36
2021	36.9
2020	37.6
2019	39
2018	39.7
2017	40.1
2016	40.7
2015	41.6
2014	41.8
2013	42.6
2012	44
2011	45.2
2010	46.7
2009	48.6
2008	50.8
2007	53.2
2006	55.9
2005	58.8
2004	61.9
2003	65.2
2002	68.7
2001	72.2
2000	75.8

outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

20.9 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Yemen
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	20.9
2023	21.3
2022	21.8
2021	22.1
2020	22.5
2019	22.8
2018	23.2
2017	23.5
2016	23.8
2015	24.2
2014	24.6
2013	25
2012	25.5
2011	26.1
2010	26.7
2009	27.5
2008	28.3
2007	29.2
2006	30.2
2005	31.2
2004	32.3
2003	33.4
2002	34.5
2001	35.7
2000	36.7

outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

118 per 100,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Yemen
Year	per 100,000 live births
2023	118
2022	125
2021	156
2020	135
2019	131
2018	134
2017	142
2016	134
2015	135
2014	134
2013	135
2012	137
2011	140
2010	144
2009	149
2008	153
2007	161
2006	171
2005	181
2004	194
2003	205
2002	218
2001	231
2000	241

outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

4.2 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Yemen
Year	per 100,000 people
2021	4.2
2020	3.9
2019	4.3
2018	4.6
2017	4.7
2016	4.9
2015	4.7
2014	4.8
2013	4.8
2012	4.9
2011	5
2010	5.2
2009	5.3
2008	5.5
2007	5.5
2006	5
2005	5.3
2004	5.2
2003	5.5
2002	5.7
2001	5.8
2000	5.8

outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

29.4 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Yemen
Year	per 100,000 people
2019	29.4
2018	28.4
2017	27.5
2016	27.3
2015	26
2014	24.3
2013	23.4
2012	23.5
2011	24.1
2010	23.1
2009	23
2008	22.2
2007	22
2006	21.9
2005	22
2004	22.4
2003	22
2002	22
2001	22
2000	21.9

outcomes2013

Intentional homicide

5.8 per 100,000 people

Historical evidence · 2013. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Yemen
Year	per 100,000 people
2013	5.8
2012	5.7
2011	5
2010	4.1
2009	3.8
2004	2.9
2003	3.3
2000	3.6

outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

25.8 % probability ages 30–70

North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Yemen
Year	% probability ages 30–70
2021	25.8
2020	27.2
2019	26.3
2018	26
2017	26
2016	26.1
2015	26
2014	26.1
2013	26.4
2012	26.6
2011	26.8
2010	27.1
2009	27.7
2008	28
2007	28.2
2006	28.5
2005	29
2004	29.5
2003	29.7
2002	30.1
2001	30.6
2000	31

burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

15,302,790 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Yemen
Year	healthy life-years
2023	15,302,790
2022	15,923,495
2021	16,139,087
2020	15,574,607
2019	15,823,661
2015	12,951,734
2010	11,264,677
2000	12,074,838

burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

10,470,361 life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Yemen
Year	life-years
2023	10,470,361
2022	11,189,579
2021	11,496,421
2020	11,141,902
2019	11,680,679
2015	9,411,367
2010	8,238,594
2000	9,809,262

burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

4,832,429 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Yemen
Year	healthy life-years
2023	4,832,429
2022	4,733,916
2021	4,642,666
2020	4,432,705
2019	4,142,982
2015	3,540,367
2010	3,026,083
2000	2,265,575

outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

198,593 deaths

North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Yemen
Year	deaths
2023	198,593
2022	214,795
2021	216,723
2020	208,995
2019	204,314
2015	165,426
2010	143,637
2000	152,965

outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

1,798 deaths

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Yemen
Year	deaths
2023	1,798
2022	1,721
2021	1,641
2020	1,608
2019	1,600
2015	1,386
2010	1,190
2000	853

burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

307,067 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Yemen
Year	healthy life-years
2023	307,067
2022	292,416
2021	292,591
2020	284,952
2019	217,701
2015	184,628
2010	145,192
2000	94,679

burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

236,825 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Yemen
Year	healthy life-years
2023	236,825
2022	203,982
2021	194,752
2020	194,813
2019	160,811
2015	158,041
2010	148,293
2000	116,015

burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

10,701 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Yemen
Year	healthy life-years
2023	10,701
2022	10,137
2021	9,863
2020	9,694
2019	9,519
2015	8,820
2010	7,266
2000	4,850

burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

29,057 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Yemen
Year	healthy life-years
2023	29,057
2022	28,639
2021	27,495
2020	26,526
2019	26,047
2015	23,408
2010	18,998
2000	11,301

disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

40 per 100,000 people

North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Yemen
Year	per 100,000 people
2024	40
2023	38
2022	36
2021	34
2020	33
2019	39
2018	39
2017	40
2016	40
2015	33
2014	43
2013	48
2012	47
2011	42
2010	45
2009	45
2008	45
2007	47
2006	49
2005	54
2004	61
2003	66
2002	76
2001	87
2000	94

disease2024

New HIV infections

0.1 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49

North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Yemen
Year	per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
2024	0.1
2023	0.1
2022	0.1
2021	0.1
2020	0.1
2019	0.1
2018	0.1
2017	0.1
2016	0.1
2015	0.1
2014	0.1
2013	0.1
2012	0.1
2011	0.1
2010	0.1
2009	0.1
2008	0.1
2007	0.1
2006	0.1
2005	0.1
2004	0.1
2003	0.1
2002	0.1
2001	0.1
2000	0.1

disease2024

Malaria incidence

52.2 per 1,000 at risk

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Yemen
Year	per 1,000 at risk
2024	52.2
2023	38.9
2022	39
2021	44.3
2020	36.5
2019	38.7
2018	41.4
2017	36.2
2016	32.8
2015	26
2014	30.4
2013	37.1
2012	47
2011	44.7
2010	65.7
2009	42.1
2008	33.4
2007	54.5
2006	79.3
2005	68.4
2004	67.2
2003	86.1
2002	97.5
2001	90.3
2000	83.3

disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

5.5 % ages 20–79

North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Yemen
Year	% ages 20–79
2024	5.5
2011	9.6

diseaseDATA GAP

Tobacco use

— % adults 15+

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Tobacco use observations for Yemen
Year	% adults 15+

disease2020

Alcohol consumption

<0.1 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+

North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Yemen
Year	litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
2020	<0.1
2019	<0.1
2018	<0.1
2017	<0.1
2016	<0.1
2015	<0.1
2014	<0.1
2013	0.1
2012	0.1
2011	0.1
2010	0.1
2009	0.1
2008	0.1
2007	0.1
2006	0.1
2005	0.1
2004	0.1
2003	0.1
2002	0.1
2001	0.1
2000	0.1

disease2022

Child stunting

48.5 % children under 5

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Yemen
Year	% children under 5
2022	48.5
2021	45.1
2013	46.4
2011	46.6
2005	57
2003	57.3

disease2022

Child wasting

16.8 % children under 5

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Yemen
Year	% children under 5
2022	16.8
2021	10
2013	16.4
2011	13.3
2005	13.8
2003	15.3

diseaseDATA GAP

Undernourishment

— % of population

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Undernourishment observations for Yemen
Year	% of population

care2023

Essential health-service coverage

43 index 0–100

North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Yemen
Year	index 0–100
2023	43
2022	45
2021	45
2020	44
2019	45
2018	45
2017	44
2016	44
2015	44
2014	45
2013	44
2012	44
2011	44
2010	44
2009	44
2008	44
2007	43
2006	43
2005	43
2004	42
2003	42
2002	41
2001	41
2000	41

care2024

DTP immunization

42 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Yemen
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	42
2023	46
2022	58
2021	56
2020	57
2019	60
2018	54
2017	59
2016	63
2015	63
2014	70
2013	71
2012	67
2011	69
2010	76
2009	76
2008	78
2007	79
2006	78
2005	79
2004	72
2003	61
2002	65
2001	73
2000	74

care2024

Measles immunization

41 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Yemen
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	41
2023	45
2022	53
2021	51
2020	53
2019	54
2018	53
2017	56
2016	62
2015	61
2014	64
2013	68
2012	63
2011	66
2010	68
2009	65
2008	69
2007	71
2006	65
2005	73
2004	74
2003	64
2002	62
2001	72
2000	70

care2013

Skilled birth attendance

44.7 % of births

Historical evidence · 2013. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Yemen
Year	% of births
2013	44.7
2012	34.4
2006	35.7
2003	26.8

care2024

Adolescent birth rate

73.9 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19

North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Yemen
Year	births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024	73.9
2023	75.3
2022	74.9
2021	74.5
2020	74.3
2019	74
2018	73.7
2017	73.3
2016	72.8
2015	72.7
2014	72.7
2013	72.5
2012	72
2011	72.1
2010	77.1
2009	82.8
2008	87.4
2007	93.6
2006	100.1
2005	98.2
2004	100.4
2003	106.2
2002	105.6
2001	109.1
2000	112.6

care2023

Current health expenditure

9.7 % of GDP

North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Yemen
Year	% of GDP
2023	9.7
2022	8.8
2021	9.4
2020	11.6
2019	11
2018	9.1
2017	8.1
2016	7.7
2015	6.5
2014	5.8
2013	5
2012	5.2
2011	4.8
2010	5.2
2009	6
2008	5.8
2007	5.8
2006	5.5
2005	5.2
2004	5.5
2003	5.8
2002	4.8
2001	4.9
2000	4.7

care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

69.1 % of health expenditure

North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Yemen
Year	% of health expenditure
2023	69.1
2022	71.4
2021	68.8
2020	78.8
2019	75.3
2018	81.9
2017	87.9
2016	83.7
2015	86.9
2014	80
2013	74.6
2012	71.6
2011	72.5
2010	74
2009	74.2
2008	68.6
2007	69.2
2006	65.9
2005	64.8
2004	60.5
2003	54.3
2002	46.7
2001	44.6
2000	43.5

care2023

Physician availability

0.1 per 1,000 people

North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Yemen
Year	per 1,000 people
2023	0.1
2022	0.2
2021	0.2
2020	0.2
2014	0.3
2009	0.3
2008	0.3
2004	0.3

care2023

Nurses & midwives

0.5 per 1,000 people

North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Yemen
Year	per 1,000 people
2023	0.5
2022	0.7
2021	0.6
2020	0.5
2018	0.7
2017	0.6
2016	0.6
2015	0.6
2014	0.8
2013	0.7
2010	0.6
2004	0.6

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Yemen
Year	% of population

environment2024

Safely managed sanitation

43.1 % of population

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Yemen
Year	% of population
2024	43.1
2023	42.5
2022	41.8
2021	41.1
2020	40.4
2019	39.7
2018	39
2017	38.3
2016	37.6
2015	36.9
2014	36.8
2013	36.6
2012	36.5
2011	36.4
2010	36.2
2009	36.1
2008	36
2007	35.9
2006	35.7
2005	35.6
2004	35.5
2003	35.4
2002	35.4
2001	35.1
2000	34.9

environment2024

Handwashing facilities

63.3 % of population

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Yemen
Year	% of population
2024	63.3
2023	62
2022	60.7
2021	59.3
2020	57.9
2019	56.5
2018	55.1
2017	53.7
2016	52.2
2015	50.8
2014	49.3
2013	47.8
2012	46.3
2011	44.7
2010	44.5
2009	44.3
2008	44.1
2007	43.9

environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

46.8 µg/m³

North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Yemen
Year	µg/m³
2023	46.8
2022	47.1
2021	41.7
2020	43.7
2019	48.3
2018	45.7
2017	48
2016	46.1
2015	50.1
2014	42.7
2013	51.9
2012	53.9
2011	48.4
2010	41.2
2009	41
2008	41.7
2007	40.8
2006	39.5
2005	39.8
2004	39
2003	39.1
2002	37
2001	38.2
2000	46.1

environment2023

Clean cooking access

47.3 % of population

North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Yemen
Year	% of population
2023	47.3
2022	48.8
2021	50.1
2020	51.3
2019	52.7
2018	54.1
2017	55
2016	55.8
2015	57
2014	57.8
2013	58.4
2012	58.7
2011	59.1
2010	59.2
2009	59.3
2008	59
2007	58.9
2006	58.4
2005	58
2004	57.6
2003	56.6
2002	55.7
2001	55.2
2000	54.3

environment2024

Electricity access

86.3 % of population

North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Yemen
Year	% of population
2024	86.3
2023	83.6
2022	76
2021	74.9
2020	73.9
2019	72.8
2018	62
2017	79.2
2016	68.9
2015	67.4
2014	66.1
2013	75.6
2012	52.4
2011	62
2010	60.8
2009	59.6
2008	58.4
2007	57.2
2006	55.8
2005	54.8
2004	49.6
2003	52.6
2002	51.5
2001	50.4
2000	49.2

opportunity2014

Extreme poverty

33.3 % of population

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Yemen
Year	% of population
2014	33.3
2005	22.5

opportunity2025

Unemployment

17.3 % of labor force

North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Yemen
Year	% of labor force
2025	17.3
2024	17
2023	16.9
2022	17.2
2021	18.3
2020	18
2019	17.2
2018	17.6
2017	18.6
2016	18.4
2015	17.9
2014	13.5
2013	13.7
2012	13.5
2011	13.3
2010	12.8
2009	12.8
2008	12.7
2007	12.5
2006	12.3
2005	12.2
2004	12.1
2003	12
2002	11.8
2001	11.7
2000	11.6

opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

27.4 % ages 15+

North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Yemen
Year	% ages 15+
2025	27.4
2024	27.6
2023	27.5
2022	27.3
2021	26.4
2020	26.7
2019	27.1
2018	26.9
2017	26.4
2016	26.3
2015	26.3
2014	32
2013	32.4
2012	33.1
2011	33.7
2010	34.6
2009	35
2008	35.3
2007	35.8
2006	36.3
2005	36.8
2004	37.3
2003	37.9
2002	38.5
2001	39.2
2000	40

opportunityDATA GAP

Income per person

— international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Income per person observations for Yemen
Year	international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

opportunity2014

Income inequality

36.7 Gini index 0–100

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Yemen
Year	Gini index 0–100
2014	36.7
2005	34.7

opportunity2016

Primary-school completion

60.1 % of relevant age group

Historical evidence · 2016. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Yemen
Year	% of relevant age group
2016	60.1
2013	59.2
2012	59.3
2010	56.5
2008	57
2005	53.5
2004	53.5
2003	53.9
2002	50.9
2001	51.2

opportunity1994

Adult literacy

37.1 % adults 15+

World Bank WDI historical observations

Historical evidence · 1994. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

Published historical observation in the registered World Bank indicator, retrieved over 1960–2026. An old reference year is not current evidence.

Shown series: World Bank World Development Indicators · World Bank WDI historical observations ↗

Definition & methodology ↗ · Retrieved 2026-10-06

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Yemen
Year	% adults 15+	Source note / interval
1994	37.1	Published historical observation in the registered World Bank indicator, retrieved over 1960–2026. An old reference year is not current evidence.

opportunity2019

Internet use

17.5 % of population

North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Yemen
Year	% of population
2019	17.5
2016	24.6
2015	24.1
2014	22.5
2013	20
2012	17.4
2011	14.9
2010	12.4
2009	10
2008	6.9
2007	5
2006	1.2
2005	1
2004	0.9
2003	0.6
2002	0.5
2001	0.1
2000	0.1

opportunity2013

Birth registration

30.7 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2013. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Yemen
Year	% children under 5
2013	30.7
2012	17.1
2006	22

A starting agenda for Yemen

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.

WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗

Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
Detect and treat disease earlier.
Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
Protect households from harmful health-care costs.

WHO universal health coverage ↗

Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.

International development goals ↗

Keep exploring

OUR GREAT WORKIS NOT OVER.

YemenYEMA healthier future.

More life.Less suffering.

The trends.The north stars.

Life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy

Under-five mortality

Infant mortality

Neonatal mortality

Maternal mortality

Suicide mortality

Road-traffic mortality

Intentional homicide

Premature chronic-disease mortality

Healthy life-years lost

Life-years lost to premature death

Years of nonfatal health loss

All-cause deaths

Suicide deaths

Depressive-disorder health loss

Anxiety-disorder health loss

Alcohol-disorder health loss

Drug-disorder health loss

Tuberculosis incidence

New HIV infections

Malaria incidence

Diabetes prevalence

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Child stunting

Child wasting

Undernourishment

Essential health-service coverage

DTP immunization

Measles immunization

Skilled birth attendance

Adolescent birth rate

Current health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health costs

Physician availability

Nurses & midwives

Safely managed drinking water

Safely managed sanitation

Handwashing facilities

Fine-particle air pollution

Clean cooking access

Electricity access

Extreme poverty

Unemployment

Employment-to-population ratio

Income per person

Income inequality

Primary-school completion

Adult literacy

Internet use

Birth registration

Turn the goalsinto work.

Protect life at every stage.

Make effective care reachable.

Support the foundations of life.

More country perspectives.

OUR GREAT WORK
IS NOT OVER.

More life.
Less suffering.

The trends.
The north stars.

Turn the goals
into work.