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 |
Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
8.2.1 |
| Target name |
Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors |
| Target number |
8.2 |
| UN designated tier |
1 |
| UN custodian agency |
International Labour Organization (ILO) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 384 KB) opens in a new window |
| Organisation |
Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Annually |
| Link to data source | http://statinja.gov.jm/ opens in a new window |