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 seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
5.5.1 |
| Target name |
Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life |
| Target number |
5.5 |
| Global indicator description |
Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments |
| UN designated tier |
1/2 |
| UN custodian agency |
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 4.0 MB) opens in a new window |
Source 1
| Organisation |
House of Parliament |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Periodically |
| Link to data source | http://japarliament.gov.jm opens in a new window |
Source 2
| Organisation |
Ministry of Local Government |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Periodically |
| Link to data source | http://www.localgovjamaica.gov.jm/mayors.aspx opens in a new window |