Yemen, Republic of Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Yemen, Republic of's primary enrollment was 76.98% in 2016, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2016.
Overview
Yemen, Republic of's primary enrollment stood at 76.98% in 2016, a decline of +5.10pp from 2013. Yemen, Republic of ranked 165th globally.
Yemen’s primary school enrollment rose from a low of 63.52 % in 1999 to a peak of 82.07 % in 2013, before slipping to 76.98 % in 2016, placing the country 165th worldwide. The 12‑year series shows a clear upward trajectory in the first decade, driven by expanded government programmes and international aid, yet the post‑peak decline coincides with the escalation of armed conflict that disrupted schooling and damaged infrastructure. Compared with regional peers, Yemen’s 2016 rate is slightly above Lebanon’s 76.55 % but below Chad’s 82.55 % and Nigeria’s 78.88 %, reflecting a mixed performance relative to countries facing both conflict and rapid demographic growth. The latest figure suggests a modest contraction after the 2013 high, and sustaining or improving enrollment will likely depend on stabilising security conditions and restoring functional school networks, which could reverse the recent downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 76.98% | −5.10pp | #165 |
| 2013 | 82.07% | +2.11pp | #155 |
| 2012 | 79.96% | −0.85pp | #163 |
| 2011 | 80.81% | +2.95pp | #161 |
| 2010 | 77.86% | −0.06pp | #157 |
| 2008 | 77.92% | −1.50pp | #160 |
| 2005 | 79.42% | +1.97pp | #163 |
| 2004 | 77.45% | +3.06pp | #158 |
| 2003 | 74.39% | +3.33pp | #150 |
| 2002 | 71.05% | +2.07pp | #157 |
| 2001 | 68.99% | +5.47pp | #152 |
| 1999 | 63.52% | – | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Yemen, Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Yemen, Republic of's primary enrollment was 76.98% in 2016. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from the previous year.
Yemen, Republic of's primary enrollment peaked at 82.07% in 2013.
The lowest primary enrollment in Yemen, Republic of was 63.52% in 1999.
Yemen, Republic of ranks 165th globally in primary enrollment as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary enrollment of Yemen, Republic of in 2016 was 76.98%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_yemen-republic-of_primary-enrollment,
title = {Yemen, Republic of Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/yemen-republic-of/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}