Yemen

In brief

Out-of-pocket health spending, share of total: 69.1% (2023). World rank 186 of 193 (1 = best); in Asia, 40 of 46. Children vaccinated against measles: 41% (2024). World rank 191 of 193 (1 = best); in Asia, 47 of 47. HIV prevalence, ages 15–49: 0.1% (2024). World rank 1 of 153 (1 = best); in Asia, 1 of 36. From 2014 to 2024: children vaccinated against measles 64% → 41%, infant deaths per 1,000 births 41.8 → 33.8, and deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births 48.7 → 38.1. Better than all its neighbours (Oman and Saudi Arabia): diabetes prevalence and overweight adults. Worse than all its neighbours (Oman and Saudi Arabia): doctors per 1,000 people, nurses and midwives per 1,000 people, hospital beds per 1,000 people, children vaccinated against measles, and access to safe drinking water.