This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Jamaica statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Jamaican statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Jamaican-specific metadata information.
This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
| Indicator name |
Proportion of population living below the national poverty line, by sex and age |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
1.2.1 |
| Target name |
By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions |
| Target number |
1.2 |
| Global indicator description |
Monitoring national poverty is important for country-specific development agendas. National poverty lines are used to make more accurate estimates of poverty consistent with the country’s specific economic and social circumstances, and are not intended for international comparisons of poverty rates. |
| UN custodian agency |
World Bank (WB) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 98.2 KB) opens in a new window |