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 |
Number of countries that have national statistical legislation that complies with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
17.18.2 |
| Target name |
By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts |
| Target number |
17.18 |
| UN designated tier |
2 |
| UN custodian agency |
UNSD,PARIS21, Regional Commissions,World Bank |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 468kB) opens in a new window |