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 in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
4.6.1 |
| Target name |
By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy |
| Target number |
4.6 |
| UN designated tier |
2 |
| UN custodian agency |
United Nations Education and Scientific Cultural Organisation - Institute of Statistics (UNESCO-UIS) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 57.8 KB) opens in a new window |
| Organisation |
Ministry of Education Youth and Information |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Annually |
| Link to data source | https://moey.gov.jm/ opens in a new window |
| Other information |
Proxy for indicator 4.6.1 |