Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Yemen
Yemen: Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private was 40.5% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Yemen, 1991–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2016, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Yemen stood at 40.5%.
That represents a change of down 12.2% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Yemen peaked at 52.8% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1991.
Yemen ranks 73rd of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Yemen, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 36.9% | — |
| 2001 | 33.4% | -9.3% |
| 2003 | 45.3% | +35.6% |
| 2004 | 44.9% | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 49.0% | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 52.8% | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 51.5% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 45.5% | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 46.1% | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 40.5% | -12.2% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 40.5% is above the median for low income countries, which is 32.4%, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 40.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 48.2%, 84% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.4% | 0.0% | 36.9% | 5 |
| 2000s | 45.1% | 33.4% | 52.8% | 5 |
| 2010s | 45.9% | 40.5% | 51.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 70 China 43.8% compare
- 71 Turks and Caicos Islands 42.1% compare
- 72 Uzbekistan 40.6% compare
- 74 United States of America 40.2% compare
- 75 Timor-Leste 39.6%
- 76 Senegal 38.8% compare
More education data for Yemen
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 229,234 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19,507 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 16,813 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.92 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.90 million (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2013)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1215 units per person (2016)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Yemen?
- Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Yemen was 40.5% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 52.8% in 2008.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1991.
- How does Yemen rank for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private?
- Yemen ranks 73rd out of 211 countries with data for 2016.
- Is percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release