List of Sustainable Development Goal targets and indicators

Overview of the targets and indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals

The List of Sustainable Development Goal targets and indicators provides a comprehensive framework for measuring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030. They are part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which aims to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.

Overview

The SDGs are accompanied by 169 targets and 232 indicators that are used to track progress and ensure accountability. Each goal has specific targets, and each target has one or more indicators to measure progress. The indicators are designed to be universally applicable, taking into account different national realities, capacities, and levels of development.

Goals, Targets, and Indicators

Goal 1: No Poverty

No Poverty

Goal 1 aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere. It includes targets such as eradicating extreme poverty, reducing the proportion of people living in poverty, and implementing social protection systems.

• Target 1.1: By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day.
• Indicator 1.1.1: Proportion of population below the international poverty line, by sex, age, employment status, and geographical location (urban/rural).

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Zero Hunger

Goal 2 seeks to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. It includes targets on ending all forms of malnutrition and ensuring sustainable food production systems.

• Target 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round.
• Indicator 2.1.1: Prevalence of undernourishment.

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Good Health and Well-being

Goal 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. It includes targets on reducing maternal mortality, ending epidemics, and achieving universal health coverage.

• Target 3.1: By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.
• Indicator 3.1.1: Maternal mortality ratio.

Goal 4: Quality Education

Quality Education

Goal 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. It includes targets on ensuring that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education.

• Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
• Indicator 4.1.1: Proportion of children and young people: (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex.

Implementation and Monitoring

The implementation of the SDGs is a collaborative effort involving governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector. Monitoring progress requires reliable data collection and analysis, which is facilitated by national statistical offices and international agencies.

Related pages

• Sustainable Development Goals
• United Nations
• 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development