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 |
Health worker density and distribution |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
3.c.1 |
| Target name |
Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States |
| Target number |
3.c |
| Global indicator description |
Density of physicians, nursing and midwifery personnel, dentistry personnel, and pharmaceutical personnel per 1,000 persons |
| UN designated tier |
1 |
| UN custodian agency |
World Health Organisation (WHO) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 207 KB) opens in a new window |
| Organisation |
Ministry of Health and Wellness |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Annually |