This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.
Indicator available | |
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Indicator description | |
Geographical coverage |
United Kingdom |
Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
Definitions |
There is no established convention for the designation of “developed” and “developing” countries or areas in the United Nations system. In common practice, Japan in Asia, Canada and the United States in Northern America, Australia and New Zealand in Oceania, and Europe are considered “developed” regions or areas. |
Available disaggregations |
International institution |
Calculations | |
Other information |
The indicator is calculated independently for eleven different international institutions - The United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the International Monetary Fund, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Trade Organisation, and the Financial Stability Board. Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has not been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |
Data last updated | 26 January 2022 |
Metadata last updated | 03 February 2022 |