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 land that is degraded over total land area

Indicator number

15.3.1

Target name

By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world

Target number

15.3

UN designated tier

3

UN custodian agency

UNCCD

Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 456kB) opens in a new window
Periodicity

Annually

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