Yemen education saw its expansion during the 1970's. Earlier, education in Yemen was very much biased as because of the gender difference, which was prevalent in Yemen.
Yemen’s rich culture and fascinating history and heritage make it one of the Middle East’s best destinations from a sightseeing perspective. An eclectic mix of pre and post-Islamic architecture provide a plethora of photo opportunities, while the beauty of stunning natural landscapes is best appreciated with attentiveness.
The population of Yemen was about 28 million according to July 2005 estimates, with 46% of the population being under 15 years old and 2.7% above 65 years. In 1950, it was 4.3 million. By 2050, the population is estimated to increase to about 60 million.
Yemen has one of the world's highest birth rates; the average Yemeni woman bears five children. Although this is similar to the rate in Somalia to the south, it is roughly twice as high as that of Saudi Arabia and nearly three times as high as those in the more modernized Persian Gulf states. Yemen's population is increasing by 700,000 every year.