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 individuals using the Internet |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
17.8.1 |
| Target name |
Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology |
| Target number |
17.8 |
| Global indicator description |
The indicator proportion of individuals using the Internet is defined as the proportion of individuals who used the Internet from any location in the last three months. |
| UN designated tier |
1 |
| UN custodian agency |
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 469 KB) opens in a new window |
Source 1
| Organisation |
Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Annually |
| Link to data source | http://statinja.gov.jm/ opens in a new window |
| Other information |
Proxy Indicator 10.1.1 |
Source 2
| Organisation |
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Annually |
| Link to data source | http://www.pioj.gov.jm/ opens in a new window |
| Other information |
Proxy Indicator 10.1.1 |