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Multidimensional Poverty Report: Yemen
This report marks Yemen's first national study of its kind and one of the pioneering studies in the MENA region to analyze both household poverty and child deprivation together. Conducted by national experts at the Central Statistical Organization with active support from UNICEF, the analysis is based on the latest Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) data (2022-2023). The methodology was developed through a participatory process involving experts from CSO, UNICEF, MoPIC, MoSAL, and other social ministries.
Objectives
The report aims to inform efforts to improve child well-being in Yemen by providing evidence for policy formulation focused on reducing household poverty and child deprivation, improving access to basic services, and strengthening social protection systems.
Key Findings
Multidimensional Household Poverty (MPI)
- Overall Poverty: Half of all households in Yemen are multidimensionally poor, with an average deprivation level of 50.3%, resulting in an MPI of 0.25.
- Rural vs. Urban: 63.3% of rural households are multidimensionally poor (MPI score: 0.32) compared to 21.4% in urban areas (MPI score: 0.10).
- Contributing Factors: Housing and Nutrition are the largest contributors to household poverty, each accounting for approximately 28% of the MPI.
- Household Size and Wealth: Larger households and those in the poorest wealth quintile experience the highest MPI values (0.32) and a poverty headcount of 62%, compared to smaller households with an MPI of 0.19 and a poverty headcount of 40.6%.
Multidimensional Child Poverty (MODA)
- Overall Deprivation: Nearly 90% of children in Yemen experience deprivation in at least one dimension, with 68.6% deprived in two or more dimensions.
- Rural vs. Urban: 81.2% of rural children are multidimensionally deprived compared to 35.9% of urban children.
- Wealth Correlation: 96.7% of children in the poorest households face deprivations, versus 24.4% in the wealthiest households.
- Education Levels: Higher deprivation levels are found among children in households headed by less-educated individuals (77.8%) compared to those with primary education or above (65%).
- Age Factor: Younger children (under five) experience higher deprivation intensity (62%) compared to older children (54.5%).
- Specific Deprivations: Among children under five, 81.1% are deprived in Housing and 78.4% in Nutrition. Child Protection shows a high deprivation rate of 70.3%. For children aged 5-17, 80% are deprived in Housing, with lower deprivations in Sanitation (43.5%), Education, and Water (around 29%).
Recommendations
Improve Nutritional Status
- Expand Treatment Programs: Provide essential micronutrient supplements to combat malnutrition, stunting, and wasting.
- Promote Breastfeeding: Improve access to nutritious diets and encourage dietary behavior change.
Enhance Health Care
- Maternal and Child Health Programs: Strengthen vaccination campaigns and improve access to reproductive health services.
- Train Health Workers: Ensure quality care for mothers and children.
Ensure Child Protection
- Simplify Birth Registration: Remove fees, increase registration centers, and integrate them into health facilities.
Improve Family Living Conditions
- Water and Sanitation: Expand and rehabilitate water and sanitation infrastructure, promote water conservation, and develop sustainable wastewater treatment solutions.