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ESSC 2017/33/4/EN
33rd Meeting of the
European Statistical System Committee
Luxembourg,
17th – 18th May 2017
Item 4 of the agenda
Monitoring the SDGs in an EU context:
the EU SDG indicator set
Work Programme Objective 4.2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION
The ESS Committee is invited to express its opinion on the EU Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG) indicator set, developed by Eurostat in cooperation with other Commission services and the
National Statistical Institutes of the European Statistical System. It will be used by the Commission
to monitor progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in an EU context.
2.
UN AND EU MONITORING: POLICY CONTEXT AND BRIEF HISTORY
UN level
On 25 September 2015 the UN Sustainable Development Summit adopted the document
"Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development"1, which includes a list of
17 goals and 169 targets which the subscribing national governments committed to pursue. This
document also foresees regular monitoring of progress towards the implementation of the 2030
agenda and requests the development of a global indicator set addressing all Sustainable
Development Goals and targets, complemented by indicators at the regional (in the sense of the UN
regions) and national levels. An Inter-Agency and Expert Group on SDG indicators (IAEG-SDGs),
mandated by the UN Statistical Commission (UNSC), developed a set of indicators to monitor the
implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at global level. The UNSC agreed
on a first global indicator set in 2016 "as a practical starting point". In 2017, the 48th UNSC agreed
on a refined global indicator set and recommended the UN Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC) and the UN General Assembly to adopt it through a UN resolution later in the year2.
The global indicator set agreed by the 48th UNSC includes 244 indicators (231 different ones, as
some are used to monitor more than one target). Each global indicator is attributed to one or more
"custodian" agencies, normally UN thematic agencies such as FAO, WHO, ILO, UNEP, etc. The
custodian agencies are responsible for country data collection and for developing methodologies for
the "tier 3" indicators (i.e. indicators for which no agreed methodology exists. These are more than
30% of those in the global list), under the supervision of the IAEG-SDGs.
Eurostat is supporting the process to develop and implement the global monitoring framework.
Eurostat contributed to the definition of the global indicators set and to its approval by the UNSC in
2016 and in 2017. Eurostat remains involved as an observer in the activities of the IAEG-SDGs
(Germany, France, the Netherlands and Sweden are members) and participates to its sub-groups on
SDMX and on Geospatial information. In addition, Eurostat is ready to contribute to the
development of tier 3 indicators at the request of the custodian agencies.
On the other hand, Eurostat does not plan to start new data collections with respect to the global
indicators or to establish itself as a data hub for the ESS countries for the global SDG reporting.
Several data flows from individual national institutions to the UN thematic agencies are already in
place. It would be impossible for Eurostat to intercept and centralise all those flows. Of course
1 Available
at: http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/70/1&Lang=E. 2 See the draft report of the 48th UNSC
at: https://unstats.un.org/unsd/statcom/48th-session/documents/Report-on-the-
48th-Session-of-the-Statistical-Commission-E.pdf.
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Eurostat's online database can be used as a source for the global indicators, from which the
custodian agencies can "pull" available data for the countries of the ESS.
At the regional level, a Steering Group on Statistics for SDGs, chaired by Switzerland and the USA,
coordinated by the UN regional Commission for Europe (UNECE) and of which Eurostat is part, is
preparing a
road map on statistics for SDGs. This is meant as a planning and steering instrument to
help countries in the UNECE region in the implementation of their SDG reporting system, both for
the national and the global level. This work stream does not aim at establishing a monitoring system
for the UNECE level. The road map is expected to be approved by the Conference of European
Statisticians (CES) at its plenary session in June 2017.
Eurostat informed the Partnership Group on the UN work streams for global and regional
monitoring in December 2015 (
Doc PG 2015/59/4.3) and in March 2017 (
Doc PG 2017/64/4.3). On
17 November 2016 Eurostat informed the European Statistical System Committee (ESSC) on its
coverage of the global indicator set (
Doc ESSC 2016/31/15/EN). This document showed that 20%
of all UN indicators are not relevant at EU level, as they refer to issues more pertinent for
developing countries or to specific sub-populations in one EU country, and that an additional 26%
is out of scope of European statistics, as for instance indicators counting countries having
implemented some legal framework.
EU level
Sustainable development has since long been at the heart of the European project and the European
Commission played an active role in shaping the global 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
On 22 November 2016 the European Commission released the Communication "Next steps for a
sustainable European future - European action for sustainability"3, which shows how the existing
European policy framework and current Commission priorities contribute to the implementation of
the 2030 Agenda. The Communication proposes concrete actions inter alia to mainstream the SDGs
in the current and future European policy framework and to create a multi-stakeholder platform.
The Communication also foresees a regular monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals in an
EU context by the Commission and the development of a reference indicator framework for that
purpose. The Communication is accompanied by a staff working document which gives an
overview of key European actions and policies in relation to the 17 SDGs.
Eurostat has developed an indicator set to monitor progress towards the SDGs in an EU context,
presented in annex. This indicator set includes 100 different indicators, evenly spread across the 17
SDGs. As a result, each goal is covered by six indicators, except goals 14 and 17 which only have
five indicators. 41 indicators will be used as multi-purpose indicators (MPIs) to monitor more than
one goal, which means that each goal will be monitored through 5 to 12 indicators in total. 88
indicators can be updated annually while 12 have a lower frequency. 69 indicators are derived from
European statistics and 31 come from other sources. Finally, the EU SDG indicator set is aligned as
much as possible with UN list so that 51 indicators are also part of the UN indicator lists for global
monitoring. The table below provides a summary view of the main characteristics of the EU SDG
indicator set.
3 Available
at: https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sites/devco/files/communication-next-steps-sustainable-europe-
20161122_en.pdf. The Communication is accompanied by the Staff Working Documen
t "Key European action
supporting the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals", which gives an overview of key European
actions and policies in relation to the 17 SDGs.
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The indicator set includes breakdowns by gender, age groups, NUTS 2 region, educational level,
degree of urbanisation, income and disability.
Selected indicators, of which
Annual
Provider
In
Total
freq.
Eurostat
UN list
MPIs
1 Poverty
6
6
6
5
4
2 Agriculture & nutrition
6
5
4
3
3
3 Health
6
5
6
3
5
4 Education
6
5
5
3
1
5 Gender equality
6
5
3
2
3
6 Water
6
4
3
4
1
7 Energy
6
6
6
2
1
8 Economy & labour
6
6
6
3
2
9 Infrastructure & innovation
6
6
6
5
1
10 Inequality
6
6
6
1
3
11 Cities
6
5
4
4
6
12 Consumption & production
6
6
4
4
3
13 Climate
6
6
2
4
14 Oceans
5
4
1
3
15 Ecosystems
6
2
3
3
3
16 Institutions
6
6
3
3
1
17 Global partnership
5
5
3
1
Total
100
88
69
51
41
The EU SDG indicator set has been developed with a view to make it as relevant and robust as
possible to monitor progress towards the SDGs in an EU context. Principles on policy relevance
and requirements on data quality have been followed4. The selected indicators have therefore strong
links with the EU policies and initiatives as presented in the Communication and in the staff
working document accompanying the Communication. Many of these policies are jointly
implemented by EU institutions and Member States. The EU SDG indicator set thus looks at EU
policies contributing to the fulfilment of the SDGs, such as Europe 2020, the 10 Commission
Priorities, the Circular Economy package etc., rather than directly at the goals and targets in 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development, on which the UN indicators for global monitoring focus.
All the EU SDG indicators are ready to use to produce a monitoring report already in 2017, contrary
to the UN indicator framework where more than 30% of the indicators still require methodological
development and for an additional 25% data availability is still limited. A large use of non-ESS
indicators is necessary to cover all goals.
4 See document "Principles, criteria and selection process for developing an EU SDG indicator framework" at:
https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/e3c42e69-0a30-4b80-ad81-ac933a2e780b/Agenda%20item%205%20-
%20Background%20document%20-%20EU%20SDG%20indicator%20set_criteria%20and%20process
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The indicators from non-ESS sources are regularly produced and publicly disseminated by their
producers and metadata are available. To select between equally relevant indicators, the standard
quality criteria in the European Statistics Code of Practice have been followed: frequency of
dissemination (ideally at least yearly), timeliness, geographical coverage (ideally at least all the EU
Member States), geographical comparability, comparability over time and length of available time
series.
The upper limit of 100 indicators was set up front, as a way to ensure parsimony. As a matter of
fact, practice at national and international level with sustainable development indicator sets suggests
that this is the manageable limit of indicators for an effective monitoring and communication5. An
even distribution of indicators by goal has also been applied, to ensure a balance between the
different EU policy areas. The EU SDG indicators look at the EU policies contributing to the
achievement of the SDGs, differently from the UN indicator framework, which is requested to
cover all the targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (as stated above and as shown
in the aforementioned ESSC document, several targets and indicators are not as relevant at EU level
as they are at global level).
At the same time, Eurostat is working on sub-themes, which goes in the direction of looking more
in detail at specific aspects under the different goals and will help the narrative of the reporting.
The EU SDG indicator set is the result of a broad consultative process, including other Commission
services, the European Statistical System (ESS) through Eurostat's Sustainable Development and
Europe 2020 Indicators Working Group (SDI WG), ESAC, Council Committees (Employment
Committee – EMCO, Social Protection Committee – SPC and Economic and Financial Committee
– EFC), non-governmental organisations, academia and other international organisations. The SDI
WG in particular has been consulted in two different phases of the process, on an initial draft EU
SDG indicator set circulated on 15 December 2016 and on a pre-final draft EU SDG indicator set
circulated on 1 March 2017. Eurostat carefully analysed and weighed all the considerable amount of
comments and of alternative proposals received at different stages of the process and established a
final EU SDG indicator set, which was approved by the Commission on 25 April 2017 and on
which the ESSC is now asked to give its opinion.
The EU SDG indicator set will stay open to future changes, to incorporate indicators from new data
sources which should become available over time (a few ones seem close to be mature for future
use. These are mentioned in the Excel file annexed to this paper) and to take into account the EU's
longer term vision beyond 2020.
The EU SDG indicator set will be used to produce a first EU SDG monitoring report in November
2017, restarting the tradition of Eurostat's monitoring reports on sustainable development in the
European Union produced between 2005 and 2015 and focused on the EU sustainable development
strategy, but now with an annual frequency. The EU SDG monitoring report will assess EU
progress towards the SDGs. It will also show data at country level, but will not evaluate country
performances. The monitoring report will pay special attention to the narrative elements, which will
look at the interlinkages between the different goals, and will make extensive use of visual
elements. At the same time it will also implemented online on Eurostat's website and database.
5 For example, Eurostat's 2015 Monitoring report of the EU sustainable development strategy is based on the evaluation
of 96 indicators, the indicator system for Belgium has 75 indicators, the system for Switzerland 73 indicators, the CES
recommendations on measuring sustainable development have 90.
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Eurostat's
"Sustainable development indicators" dedicated section will also be aligned to the new
indicator set.
3.
CONSEQUENCES FOR NATIONAL STATISTICAL INSTITUTES
The EU SDG indicator set only includes already existing indicators. No new data collections or new
data flows from NSIs to Eurostat are foreseen exclusively for the EU SDG indicator set and beyond
what is already foreseen in the Eurostat's work programme. As a consequence, the EU SDG
indicator set will entail no additional burden on the NSIs and has no financial implications.
Given the policy background, primary sources for the selection of the EU SDG indicators are
already established indicators sets on existing EU policy initiatives, such as the Europe 2020
indicators, the impact indicators for Strategic Plan 2016-2020 related to the 10 Commission
priorities and the EU sustainable development indicator set. The UN global indicator framework has
also been used as an important reference and 51% of the EU SDG indicators are also in the UN list.
Some EU Member States suggested that the EU SDG indicator set should include a larger share of
UN global indicators. Eurostat has explored this possibility. Unfortunately several potentially-
interesting UN global indicators are not ready to use because the methodology is not yet fully
defined, because they are not sufficiently harmonised or because data coverage is incomplete as
regards e.g. country coverage or length of the time series.
At the same time, also national indicators sets are in general only partially aligned to the UN global
indicators, with a degree of alignment which largely varies between countries. Eurostat is aware that
activities are ongoing in the Member States to identify national priorities out of the 17 SDGs and
the 169 targets, and to define indicator sets for national reporting. Several countries already had a
national sustainable development strategy, national objectives and a corresponding monitoring
system in place before the approval of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, and are now
adapting the formers to the latter. The EU SDG indicator set can help Member States in this task as
it potentially provides a reference from an EU perspective.
4.
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
No outstanding issue is related to the implementation of the EU SDG indicator set.
5.
RISK ASSESSMENT
No specific risk is identified for the EU Member States in relation to the establishment of a
monitoring mechanism at the EU level.
6.
NEXT STEPS
Eurostat will implement online the EU SDG indicator set and will produce a first EU SDG
monitoring report, to be released in November 2017.
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Annex:
EU SDG indicator set
Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
01.11
People at risk of poverty or social
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicator and part of the
every year
3.00
Eurostat
exclusion
multidimensional poverty index. It is also an impact indicator for Strategic
Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 1.2.2 "Proportion of
men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its
dimensions according to national definitions".
01.12
People at risk of poverty after social
Selected as part of the multidimensional poverty index.
every year
3.00
Eurostat
transfers
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 1.2.1 "Proportion of
population living below the national poverty line" and as part of global
SDG indicator 1.2.2 "Proportion of men, women and children of all ages
living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions".
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 10.
In the EU SDG monitoring report, presentation together with risk before
social transfers will be considered.
01.13
Severely materially deprived people
Selected as part of the multidimensional poverty index.
every year
3.00
Eurostat
Can be considered as part of the global SDG indicator 1.2.2 "Proportion of
men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its
dimensions according to national definitions".
01.14
People living in households with
Selected as part of the multidimensional poverty index. Renaming to refer
every year
3.00
Eurostat
very low work intensity
to "quasi-jobless households" rejected to keep correspondence with
Europe 2020 strategy.
Can be considered as part of global SDG indicator 1.2.2 "Proportion of
men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its
dimensions according to national definitions".
01.21
Housing cost overburden rate
Indicator complements the existing indicators of Europe 2020 by
every year
2.83
Eurostat
providing an insight into vulnerability to housing costs.
01.22
Share of total population living in a
Indicator addresses severe housing deprivation together with indicator
every year
3.00
Eurostat
dwelling with a leaking roof, damp
01.21 (415) "Housing cost overburden".
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
walls, floors or foundation, or rot in
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 11.1.1 "Proportion
window frames or floor
of urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate
housing".
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11.
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
03.41
mpi <- 3
Self-reported
unmet
need
for
Indicator includes all three main reasons for unmet need (cost, waiting
every year
2.75
Eurostat
medical examination and care
times and distance).
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 1.
06.11
mpi <- 6
Share of total population having
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 6.2.1 "Proportion of
every year
2.83
Eurostat
neither a bath, nor a shower, nor
population using safely managed sanitation services, including a hand-
indoor flushing toilet in their
washing facility with soap and water".
household
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 1.
07.10
mpi <- 7
Percentage of people affected by
Indicator selected to address energy poverty as a first approach. Further
every year
2.83
Eurostat
fuel poverty (inability to keep home
work on data on energy poverty is ongoing (but not "ready to use").
adequately warm)
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 1.
10.11
mpi <- 10
Real adjusted gross disposable
Regional data on NUTS 2 level will be included in the narrative text of the
every year
2.67
Eurostat
income of households per capita in
EU SDG monitoring report to ensure full consistency with treatment of
PPS
the GDP indicator.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 1.
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
01.19
Absolute
measure
of
extreme
The current EU SDG indicator set does not monitor extreme poverty in
poverty
the EU. However, none of the suggested data sources meet minimum
quality requirements and the UN SDG indicator 1.1.1 "Proportion of
population below the international poverty line" based on the World Bank
threshold of $1.25/$1.90 is of limited relevance for the EU. An indicator
covering the extent of homelessness in the EU might be considered if data
becomes available.
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
02.11
Obesity rate
Share of population considered as obese (BMI>30) will be evaluated in
every > 3
1.75
Eurostat
the EU SDG monitoring report.
years
Can be considered as part of the global SDG indicator 2.2.2 "Prevalence
of malnutrition (weight for height >+2 or <-2 standard deviation from the
median of the WHO Child Growth Standards) among children under 5
years of age, by type (wasting and overweight)".
The indicator also complements the monitoring of goal 3.
02.21
Agricultural factor income
per
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicators 2.3.2 "Average
every year
3.00
Eurostat
annual work unit (AWU)
income of small-scale food producers".
02.26
Government support to agricultural
Indicator addresses support to sustainable agriculture productivity.
every year
2.83
Eurostat; OECD
research and development
02.31
Area under organic farming
Indicator addresses one dimension of sustainable agriculture practice. An
every year
2.67
Eurostat
indicator on "Agri-environment commitments" may be a potential
alternative, but data are currently not available.
Can be considered as part of global SDG indicator 2.4.1 "Proportion of
agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture".
02.52
Ammonia
emissions
from
Indicator addresses ammonia emissions from agriculture as an adverse
every year
3.00
EEA
agriculture
environmental impact of animal production. GHG emissions from
agriculture is integrated as a breakdown by sector in indicator 13.11 (111)
"GHG emissions (indexed totals and per capita)" under goal 13.
02.54
Gross
nutrient
balance
on
Indicator addresses one dimension of sustainable agriculture practice.
every year
2.50
Eurostat
agricultural land
Only balance of nitrogen will be evaluated as phosphorous is around 0 for
most MS.
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
06.24
mpi <- 6
Nitrate in groundwater
Together with 06.26 (723) "Phosphate in rivers", this indicator is
every year
2.20
EEA
considered as a better alternative to indicator 06.31 (505) "Ecological
status of surface waters" which is only produced in 6 year reporting
cycles.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 2 and goal 15.
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
15.31
mpi <- 15
Common bird index
Headline indicator for natural resources in the current EU SDI set.
every year
1.83
European
Bird
Breakdown of farmland birds is also used to complement the monitoring
Census Council
of goal 2.
15.41
mpi <- 15
Estimated soil erosion by water
Indicator addresses a relevant aspect of land degradation. However, it
a-periodic
1.50
JRC
shows only model based estimation of soil erosion rates and availability of
new data points is not ensured. Indicator 15.42 (621) "Topsoil Organic
Carbon Content" might be a better alternative to be considered when data
is regularly produced and available for all MS.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 2.
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
02.14
Daily consumption of fruits and
Replaced by indicator 02.11 (437) "Obesity rate" to better align with
every > 3
1.75
Eurostat
vegetables
global SDG indicator list.
years
02.22
Total factor productivity
Indicator is not selected because it is a composite indicator which includes
every year
DG AGRI
data from many sources and has limitations in the interpretation. Labour
income is addressed by indicator 02.21 (422) "Agricultural factor income
per AWU".
02.52b
Emissions from agriculture: GHG
Preference is given to indicator 02.52 (443) "Ammonia emissions from
every year
1.60
GHG:
emissions and Ammonia emissions
agriculture" as GHG emissions from agriculture is integrated as a
EEA/Eurostat;
breakdown by sector in indicator 13.11 (111) "GHG emissions (indexed
NH3: EEA
totals and per capita)" under goal 13.
Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
03.11
Life expectancy at birth
Initial proposal "Healthy life years and Life expectancy at birth" is
every year
2.50
Eurostat
actually two indicators; preference for EU SDG monitoring is given to
"Life expectancy at birth" as the more objective indicator and being also
part of the European Core Health Indicators.
However, the indicator "Healthy Life Years at birth" remains available on
Eurostat's website in addition to the indicator on life expectancy.
03.14
Self-perceived health
Indicator with broad supporting comments and covering the subjective
every year
2.83
Eurostat
perception of health.
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
03.25
Death rate due to chronic diseases
Can be considered as part of the global SDG indicator 3.4.1 "Mortality
every year
2.17
Eurostat
rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic
respiratory disease".
A replacement by indicator "Amenable and preventable deaths of
residents (hlth_cd_apr)" addressing the quality of health care systems will
be considered as soon as methodological issues are clarified and data are
ready to use.
03.31
Suicide death rate
Indicator covering the issue of mental health.
every year
2.00
Eurostat
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 3.4.2 "Suicide
mortality rate".
03.36
Smoking prevalence
Several proposals on substance abuse (tobacco, alcohol…) were made.
every > 3
1.50
Eurostat
Indicator on tobacco consumption selected as the most important health
years
threat.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 3.a.1 "Age-
standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15
years and older".
03.41
Self-reported
unmet
need
for
Indicator includes all three main reasons for unmet need (cost, waiting
every year
2.75
Eurostat
medical examination and care
times and distance).
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 1.
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
02.11
mpi <- 2
Obesity rate
Share of population considered as obese (BMI>30) will be evaluated in
every > 3
1.75
Eurostat
the EU SDG monitoring report. Can be considered as part of the global
years
SDG indicator 2.2.2 "Prevalence of malnutrition (weight for height >+2 or
<-2 standard deviation from the median of the WHO Child Growth
Standards) among children under 5 years of age, by type (wasting and
overweight)". The indicator also complements the monitoring of goal 3.
08.60
mpi <- 8
Fatal accidents at work by sex
Indicator addresses one aspect of decent work.
every year
2.67
Eurostat
(NACE
Rev.
2,
A,
C-N)
-
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 8.8.1 "Frequency
Unstandardised incidence rate
rates of fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries, by sex and migrant
status".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 3.
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
11.25
mpi <- 11
People killed in road accidents
A breakdown urban/rural will be included in the narrative text of the EU
every year
2.33
DG MOVE
SDG monitoring report.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 3.6.1 "Death rate
due to road traffic injuries".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 3.
11.31
mpi <- 11
Urban population exposure to air
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 11.6.2 "Annual mean levels of
every year
2.33
EEA
pollution by particulate matter
fine particulate matter (e.g. PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population
weighted)".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 3.
11.36
mpi <- 11
Proportion of population living in
Indicator might be replaced by indicator 11.362 (452) "Exposure to
every year
3.00
Eurostat
households considering that they
environmental noise" when data for all MS are available and regularly
suffer from noise
disseminated.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 3.
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
03.29
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Data for this indicator are under development (not 'Ready to use').
ECDC
Indicator has a good potential to complement SDG monitoring of goal 3.
Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
04.10
Early childhood education and care
Indicator consistent with Education & Training 2020 priorities; covers
every year
3.00
Eurostat
share of children aged 4 to the age of compulsory primary education
participating in education (EU target 95%). Can be considered as similar
to global SDG indicator 4.2.2 "Participation rate in organized learning
(one year before the official primary entry age)".
04.20
Early leavers from education and
Indicator consistent with ET 2020 and EU2020 strategy target (less than
every year
2.50
Eurostat
training
10%). It is also an impact indicator for Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring
to the 10 Commission priorities.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 5.
04.30
Tertiary educational attainment
Indicator consistent with ET 2020 priorities and EU2020 strategy targets
every year
2.67
Eurostat
(>40%). It is also an impact indicator for Strategic Plan 2016-2020
referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 5.
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
04.31
Employment rate of recent graduates
Indicator consistent with ET2020 priorities (target 82%).
every year
2.50
Eurostat
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 5.
04.40
Adult participation in learning
Indicator consistent with ET 2020 priorities (target 15%).
every year
2.83
Eurostat
The indicator was previously called "lifelong learning". It was decided to
change the name to align it with terminology used in policy documents.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 4.3.1 "Participation
rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training
in the previous 12 months".
04.50
Underachievement in reading, maths
Indicator consistent with ET 2020 priorities (target 15%).
every 3
2.20
OECD
and science
Can be considered as part of the global SDG indicator 4.6.1 "Percentage
years
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".
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
08.20
mpi <- 8
Young
people
neither
in
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 8.6.1 "Proportion of youth not
every year
2.50
Eurostat
employment nor in education and
in education, employment or training".
training
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 4.
Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
05.10
Gender pay gap
Indicator is an impact indicator for Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to
every year
2.33
Eurostat
the 10 Commission priorities.
05.12
Gender employment gap
Indicator preferred to indicator 05.11 (647) "Gender overall earnings gap".
every year
2.67
Eurostat
It allows clearer interpretation and together with indicator 05.10 (70)
"Gender pay gap" covers most aspects of the "Gender overall earnings
gap".
05.20
Proportion of seats held by women
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 5.5.1 "Proportion of seats held
every year
3.00
EIGE; DG JUST
in national parliaments and local
by women in national parliaments and local governments".
government
05.21
Proportion of women in senior
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 5.5.2 "Proportion of women in
every year
3.00
EIGE; DG JUST
management positions
managerial positions".
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
05.33
Physical and sexual violence by a
Indicator addresses the issue of gender based violence.Indicator also used
a-periodic
1.67
EU
Agency
for
partner or a non-partner
to complement the monitoring of goal 16.
Fundamental Rights
05.44
Inactivity rates due to caring
Indicator addresses the aspect of unpaid work and shared family and
every year
3.00
Eurostat
responsibilities
household responsibilities.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 8.
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
04.20
mpi <- 4
Early leavers from education and
Indicator consistent with ET 2020 and EU2020 strategy target (less than
every year
2.50
Eurostat
training
10%). It is also an impact indicator for Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring
to the 10 Commission priorities.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 5.
04.30
mpi <- 4
Tertiary educational attainment
Indicator consistent with ET 2020 priorities and EU2020 strategy targets
every year
2.67
Eurostat
(>40%). It is also an impact indicator for Strategic Plan 2016-2020
referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 5.
04.31
mpi <- 4
Employment rate of recent graduates
Indicator consistent with ET2020 priorities (target 82%).
every year
2.50
Eurostat
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 5.
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
05.11
Gender overall earnings gap
It is a composite indicator whose trend is difficult to interpret. It is
every > 3
2.00
Eurostat
updated only every 4 years. Most of the aspects it encompasses are
years
covered by the selected indicators 05.10 (70) "Gender pay gap" and 05.12
(721) "Gender employment gap".
It may be used in the EU SDG monitoring report as a complementary
indicator, if useful.
Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
06.11
Share of total population having
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 6.2.1 "Proportion of
every year
2.83
Eurostat
neither a bath, nor a shower, nor
population using safely managed sanitation services, including a hand-
indoor flushing toilet in their
washing facility with soap and water".
household
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 1.
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Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
06.13
Population connected to urban
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 6.3.1 "Proportion of
every 2
1.80
Eurostat
wastewater treatment with at least
wastewater safely treated".
years
secondary treatment
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11 (urban
breakdown).
06.21
Biochemical oxygen demand in
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 6.3.2 "Proportion of
every year
1.80
EEA
rivers
bodies of water with good ambient water quality".
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 15.
06.24
Nitrate in groundwater
Together with 06.26 (723) "Phosphate in rivers", this indicator is
every year
2.20
EEA
considered as a better alternative to indicator 06.31 (505) "Ecological
status of surface waters" which is only produced in 6 year reporting
cycles.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 2 and goal 15.
06.26
Phosphate in rivers
Together with 06.24 (700) "Nitrate in groundwater", this indicator is
every year
2.20
EEA
considered as a better alternative to indicator 06.31 (505) "Ecological
status of surface waters" which is only produced in 6 year reporting
cycles.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 15.
06.41
Water exploitation index (WEI)
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 6.4.2 "Level of water stress:
every 2
1.60
Eurostat
freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources".
years
As soon as the more advanced indicator WEI+ is established, it will
replace the WEI indicator.
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
14.13
mpi <- 14
Bathing water quality
Indicator addresses the pollution aspect of goal 14 and data availability is
every year
3.00
EEA
considered as good.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 6.
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
06.31
Ecological status of surface waters
All MS have the obligation to report on the ecological status of their
every > 3
WISE - EEA
surface waters. However, the reporting cycle is only of 6 years. Therefore
years
preference is given to the indicators 06.24 (700) "Nitrate in groundwater"
and 06.26 (723) "Phosphate in rivers".
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Rating of
Frequency
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of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
06.412
Water
exploitation
index,
plus
Alternative to selected indicator 06.41 (73)' Water exploitation index
every 2
EEA, data collected
(WEI+)
(WEI)', but data under development (not 'Ready to use'). To be monitored
years
by Eurostat
for replacement of current WEI indicator.
Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
07.10
Percentage of people affected by
Indicator selected to address energy poverty as a first approach. Further
every year
2.83
Eurostat
fuel poverty (inability to keep home
work on data on energy poverty is ongoing (but not "ready to use").
adequately warm)
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 1.
07.20
Share of renewable energy in gross
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicator and an impact indicator for
every year
2.83
Eurostat
final energy consumption
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities. Can
be considered as global SDG indicator 7.2.1 "Renewable energy share in
the total final energy consumption".Indicator is also used to complement
the monitoring of goal 12 and goal 13.
07.30
Primary energy consumption; final
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicator and an impact indicator for
every year
2.83
Eurostat
energy consumption by sector
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Indicator is also used to complement monitoring of goals 12 and goal 13.
07.32
Final
energy
consumption
in
Proxy indicator in the key area 'Improving buildings' of the resource
every year
2.83
Eurostat
households per capita
efficiency initiative. Furthermore, indicator is directly relevant for, and
understood by, the general public.
07.33
Energy dependence
Indicator showing the extent to which the EU economy relies upon
every year
3.00
Eurostat
imports in order to meet its energy needs. It is also a main indicator in the
Energy Union report.
07.35
Energy productivity
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 7.3.1 "Energy
every year
2.83
Eurostat
intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP".
Indicator is also used to complement monitoring of goal 12.
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
13.14
mpi <- 13
Greenhouse gas emissions intensity
Indicator measures the decoupling of energy consumption from GHG
every year
2.83
EEA; Eurostat
of energy consumption
emissions and complements the indicator on renewable energy share.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 7.
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Rating of
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data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
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collection
min=1.5)
provider
Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
08.10
Real GDP per capita - growth rate
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 8.1.1 "Annual growth rate of
every year
3.00
Eurostat
real GDP per capita".
08.20
Young
people
neither
in
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 8.6.1 "Proportion of youth not
every year
2.50
Eurostat
employment nor in education and
in education, employment or training".
training
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 4.
08.30
Total employment rate
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicator and an impact indicator for
every year
2.67
Eurostat
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Several breakdowns allow overarching analysis of SDG 8.
08.31
Long-term unemployment rate
Indicator addresses the issue of full and productive employment under
every year
3.00
Eurostat
goal 8.
08.35
Involuntary temporary employment
Indicator selected to address the aspect of decent work. It complements
every year
2.67
Eurostat
other labour market indicators under Goal 8 which are also used to
monitor decent work (see list of decent work statistical indicators as
published by IL
O http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/-
--integration/documents/publication/wcms_229374.pdf)
08.60
Fatal accidents at work by sex
Indicator addresses one aspect of decent work.
every year
2.67
Eurostat
(NACE
Rev.
2,
A,
C-N)
-
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 8.8.1 "Frequency
Unstandardised incidence rate
rates of fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries, by sex and migrant
status".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 3.
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
05.44
mpi <- 5
Inactivity rates due to caring
Indicator addresses the aspect of unpaid work and shared family and
every year
3.00
Eurostat
responsibilities
household responsibilities.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 8.
12.40
mpi <- 12
Resource productivity
Indicator is an impact indicator for Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to
every year
3.00
Eurostat
the 10 Commission priorities.
Can be considered as similar to the element "Domestic material
consumption per GDP" in global SDG indicator 8.4.2 and 12.2.2. It covers
the consumption and production aspect addressed under Goal 12.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 8.
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Rating of
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of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
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collection
min=1.5)
provider
Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
09.10
Gross domestic expenditure on R&D
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicators and an impact indicator for
every year
2.67
Eurostat
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Breakdowns by sector of performance might be included in the EU SDG
monitoring report as presented in the Europe 2020 report.
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 9.5.1 "Research and
development expenditure as a proportion of GDP".
09.11
Employment in high- and medium-
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 9.2.2
every year
2.80
Eurostat
high
technology
manufacturing
"Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment".
sectors
and
knowledge-intensive
service sectors
09.13
Total R&D personnel
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 9.5.2 "Researchers
every year
2.50
Eurostat
(in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants".
09.14
Patent applications to the European
Indicator preferred to indicator 09.12 (90) "Eco-innovation index" to
every year
3.00
Eurostat
Patent Office (EPO)
cover the innovation as a whole and not with exclusive focus on eco-
related aspects (also in line with latest draft of indicator set for Circular
Economy). In addition, this indicator allows the short and long term
evaluation foreseen in the EU SDG monitoring report (which is not the
case for the indicator "Eco-innovation index").However, patents as a
single indicator of innovation might be arguable and breakdowns by
technological fields related to SDGs (e.g. health, environment etc.) should
be considered for the narrative text of the EU SDG monitoring report.
09.40
Share of collective transport modes
Indicator is showing the ratio between inland passenger-km by train/bus
every year
2.50
Eurostat
in total passenger land transport
and by car.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 9.1.2 "Passenger
and freight volumes, by mode of transport".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11.
09.41
Share of rail and inland waterways
Indicator is showing the ratio between inland freight tonne-km by inland
every year
2.50
Eurostat
activity in total freight transport
waterways, by rail and by road.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 9.1.2 "Passenger
and freight volumes, by mode of transport".
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
12.51
mpi <- 12
Average CO2 emissions per km
Indicator contributes to the measurement of decoupling environmental
every year
3.00
EEA
from new passenger cars
impacts from economic growth.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goals 9
(sustainable transport) and 13 (Climate mitigation).
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
09.12
Eco-innovation index
Indicator does not allow a short and long term evaluation as expected in
every year
2.17
the EU SDG monitoring report. Several alternative proposals were
evaluated and indicator 09.14 (532) "Patent applications to the European
Patent Office (EPO)" was finally retained to cover the innovation as a
whole and not with exclusive focus on eco-related aspects (also in line
with latest draft of indicator set for Circular Economy).
Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries
10.101
GDP per capita in PPS
This is an impact indicator for Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the
every year
3.00
Eurostat
10 Commission priorities.
Regional data on NUTS 2 level will be included as a breakdown in the
narrative text of the EU SDG monitoring report.
10.11
Real adjusted gross disposable
Regional data on NUTS 2 level will be included in the narrative text of the
every year
2.67
Eurostat
income of households per capita in
EU SDG monitoring report to ensure full consistency with treatment of
PPS
the GDP indicator.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 1.
10.22
Relative median at-risk-of-poverty
This is the relative average distance of income of persons below poverty
every year
3.00
Eurostat
gap
threshold from poverty threshold, answering the question "How poor are
the poor?"
10.24
Gini coefficient of equivalised
Indicator showing the level of economic inequality; preferred alternative
every year
2.83
Eurostat
disposable income
to initially proposed indicator 10.23 (98) "Inequality of income
distribution-Income quintile share ratio".
10.25
Income growth of the bottom 40 per
Indicator refers to income growth of bottom 40% (instead of income
every year
2.83
Eurostat
cent of the population and the total
levels) in line with the policy target and the UN target. The income refers
to equivalised disposable household income.
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
population
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 10.1.1 "Growth
rates of household expenditure or income per capita among the bottom 40
percent of the population and the total population".
10.31
Number of first time asylum
Indicator has been selected to cover the topical aspect of asylum
every year
2.83
Eurostat
applications (total and accepted) per
applications.
capita
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
01.12
mpi <- 1
People at risk of poverty after social
Selected as part of the multidimensional poverty index.
every year
3.00
Eurostat
transfers
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 1.2.1 "Proportion of
population living below the national poverty line" and as part of global
SDG indicator 1.2.2 "Proportion of men, women and children of all ages
living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions".
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 10.
In the EU SDG monitoring report, presentation together with risk before
social transfers will be considered.
17.11
mpi <- 17
EU
financing
for
developing
Breakdowns by recipient (LDCs etc.) might be considered for EU SDG
every year
2.83
OECD (DAC)
countries
monitoring report.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 10.
17.12
mpi <- 17
EU
Imports
from
developing
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 10.
every year
2.83
Eurostat
countries
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
10.20
GDP per capita at regional level in
Not included in the EU SDG indicator set as a separate indicator.
every year
2.67
Eurostat
PPS
However, it will be covered in the EU SDG monitoring report as
breakdown of indicator 10.101 (417) "GDP per capita in PPS".
10.23
Inequality of income distribution-
Preference given to indicator 10.24 (418) "Gini coefficient of equivalised
every year
3.00
Eurostat
Income quintile share ratio
disposable income". However, it can be used in the EU SDG monitoring
report to reinforce and illustrate the message provided by the GINI
coefficient.
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
11.12
Overcrowding rate by degree of
Indicator addresses the quality of urban life from the household
every year
2.75
Eurostat
urbanisation
perspective.
11.21
Distribution of population by level
A replacement by indicator 11.21b (571) "Share of population with access
a-periodic
1.60
Eurostat
of difficulty in accessing public
to public transport by service level" to be considered when data are
transport
regularly produced for all MS.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 11.2.1 "Proportion
of population that has convenient access to public transport, by sex, age
and persons with disabilities".
11.25
People killed in road accidents
A breakdown urban/rural will be included in the narrative text of the EU
every year
2.33
DG MOVE
SDG monitoring report.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 3.6.1 "Death rate
due to road traffic injuries".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 3.
11.31
Urban population exposure to air
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 11.6.2 "Annual mean levels of
every year
2.33
EEA
pollution by particulate matter
fine particulate matter (e.g. PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population
weighted)".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 3.
11.36
Proportion of population living in
Indicator might be replaced by indicator 11.362 (452) "Exposure to
every year
3.00
Eurostat
households considering that they
environmental noise" when data for all MS are available and regularly
suffer from noise
disseminated.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 3.
11.52
Recycling rate of municipal waste
Selected under goal 11 as indicator addresses municipal waste and not
every year
2.67
Eurostat
recycling rate of national waste (as indicator 12.11 under goal 12).
Can be considered as part of the global SDG indicator 11.6.1 "Percentage
of urban solid waste regularly collected and with adequate final discharge
with regard to the total waste generated by the city".
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
01.22
mpi <- 1
Share of total population living in a
Indicator addresses severe housing deprivation together with indicator
every year
3.00
Eurostat
dwelling with a leaking roof, damp
01.21 (415) "Housing cost overburden".
walls, floors or foundation, or rot in
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 11.1.1 "Proportion
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
window frames or floor
of urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate
housing".
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11.
06.13
mpi <- 6
Population connected to urban
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 6.3.1 "Proportion of
every 2
1.80
Eurostat
wastewater treatment with at least
wastewater safely treated".
years
secondary treatment
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11 (urban
breakdown).
09.40
mpi <- 9
Share of collective transport modes
Indicator is showing the ratio between inland passenger-km by train/bus
every year
2.50
Eurostat
in total passenger land transport
and by car.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 9.1.2 "Passenger
and freight volumes, by mode of transport".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11.
15.21
mpi <- 15
Artificial land cover per capita
Indicator based on data of LUCAS survey (three data points, 2015 data
every 3
2.17
Eurostat
available for 2017 EU SDG Monitoring report).
years
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11.
A replacement by very similar Copernicus HRL based indicator 15.22
"Imperviousness and imperviousness change (LSI002)" will be considered
once data timeliness of Copernicus HRL is the same or better as for
LUCAS survey and differences between these two data sources have been
clarified (see remarks on indicator 15.22).
15.24
mpi <- 15
Change in artificial land cover per
Indicator based on data of LUCAS survey (three data points, 2015 data
every 3
2.17
Eurostat
year
available for 2017 EU SDG Monitoring report).
years
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11.
A replacement by very similar Copernicus HRL based indicator 15.22
"Imperviousness and imperviousness change (LSI002)" will be considered
once data timeliness of Copernicus HRL is the same or better as for
LUCAS survey and differences between these two data sources have been
clarified (see remarks on indicator 15.22).
16.19
mpi <- 16
Share of population which reported
Indicator covers the general perception of safety and exposure to crime
every year
3.00
Eurostat
occurrence of crime, violence or
and violence.
vandalism in their area
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 16.1.4 "Proportion
of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11.
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Rating of
Frequency
data quality
of data
(3 = high;
Data/indicator
Code
MPI
Indicator name
Remarks
collection
min=1.5)
provider
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
11.15
Share of urban population without
The indicator is derived from the Copernicus Urban Atlas dataset and has
every > 3
1.40
DG REGIO
green
urban
areas
in
their
a good potential to complement the monitoring of the quality of urban life
years
neighbourhood
under goal 11. Currently only one data point is available (2012); the
update frequency is every 6 years with a timeliness of about t-2 to t-3.
This is too weak to replace another selected indicator under goal 11.
However, an inclusion in the EU SDG indicator set will be considered
once data frequency and timeliness has improved.
11.21b
Share of population with access to
Indicator needs further development to be ready to use (only aggregates of
a-periodic
DG REGIO
public transport by service level
8 MS available, only urban population), but has a good potential to
replace SILC indicator 11.21 (103) "Distribution of population by level of
difficulty in accessing public transport".
11.362
Exposure to environmental noise
Indicator needs further development to be "ready to use", but might
every > 3
1.00
EEA; DG ENV
become an alternative to SILC indicator 11.36 (717) "Proportion of
years
population living in households considering that they suffer from noise".
Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12.10
Generation of waste excluding major
Indicator selected to cover waste generated (without major mineral
every year
2.83
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mineral wastes
wastes) - includes hazardous waste initially proposed as a separate
indicator.
Can be considered as part of global SDG indicator 11.6.1 "Proportion of
urban solid waste regularly collected and with adequate final discharge
out of total urban solid waste generated, by cities".
12.11
Recycling and landfill rate of waste
Indicator selected to reflect the waste management methods; considered as
every year
2.67
Eurostat
excluding major mineral wastes
similar to global SDG indicator 12.5.1 "National recycling rate, tons of
material recycled". The indicator includes both recycling and landfilling;
the evaluation will focus on recycling.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 12.5.1 "National
recycling rate, tons of material recycled".
12.30
Consumption of toxic chemicals
Indicator selected to reflect the issue of environmentally sound
every year
2.67
Eurostat,
management of chemicals quoted under goal 12.
PRODCOM and
COMEXT
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12.40
Resource productivity
Indicator is an impact indicator for Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to
every year
3.00
Eurostat
the 10 Commission priorities.
Can be considered as similar to the element "Domestic material
consumption per GDP" in global SDG indicator 8.4.2 and 12.2.2. It covers
the consumption and production aspect addressed under Goal 12.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 8.
12.51
Average CO2 emissions per km
Indicator contributes to the measurement of decoupling environmental
every year
3.00
EEA
from new passenger cars
impacts from economic growth.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goals 9
(sustainable transport) and 13 (Climate mitigation).
12.54
Volume of freight transport relative
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 9.1.2 "Passenger
every year
2.50
Eurostat
to GDP
and freight volumes, by mode of transport". Allocated to goal 12 in the
EU context to address the aspect of supply chains in sustainable
production and consumption as well as decoupling environmental impacts
from GDP growth (allocation to goal 9 in the global list of SDG indicators
reflects rather the situation of DC & LDC.).
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
07.20
mpi <- 7
Share of renewable energy in gross
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicator and an impact indicator for
every year
2.83
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final energy consumption
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 7.2.1 "Renewable energy
share in the total final energy consumption".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 12 and goal
13.
07.30
mpi <- 7
Primary energy consumption; final
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicator and an impact indicator for
every year
2.83
Eurostat
energy consumption by sector
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goals 12 and goal
13.
07.35
mpi <- 7
Energy productivity
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 7.3.1 "Energy
every year
2.83
Eurostat
intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 12.
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Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
12.20
Organisations and sites with EMAS
Indicator not selected as the very low number of EMAS certified
every year
3.00
DG ENV
(Eco-Management
and
Audit
organisations and sites does not allow a meaningful assessment of
Scheme) registration
progress.
12.20b
Number
of
organisations
with
Considered as replacement of indicator 12.20 (108) "Number of
every year
2.75
registered
environmental
organisations and sites with registered environmental management system
management system according to
according to EMAS", but also not selected as data update is not ensured
ISO 14001
and relevance for EU policy is unclear.
12.53
Volume of passenger transport
Indicator is not included in the EU SDG indicator set as link between
every year
2.17
Eurostat
relative to GDP
volume of passenger transport and GDP is not meaningful to evaluate
decoupling environmental impacts of transport from economic growth.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 9.1.2 "Passenger
and freight volumes, by mode of transport" (but in an EU context, the
focus is on freight transport; see selected indicator 12.54).
Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13.11
Greenhouse gas emissions (indexed
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicator and an impact indicator for
every year
2.83
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totals and per capita)
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Will be broken down by sector (energy, manufacturing and construction,
transport, industrial processes, agriculture, waste management).
13.14
Greenhouse gas emissions intensity
Indicator measures the decoupling of energy consumption from GHG
every year
2.83
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of energy consumption
emissions and complements the indicator on renewable energy share.
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 7.
13.21
Global (and European) near surface
Indicator is important as a 'scene setter' in the discussion of the climate
every year
3.00
EEA
average temperature
change goal. It is also the indicator used on a global level to measure
progress towards international climate change agreements.
13.45
Economic losses caused by climate
Can be considered as similar to the global SDG indicators 1.5.2 and 11.5.2
every year
2.67
EEA
extremes (consider climatological,
"Direct disaster economic loss in relation to global GDP" (related to
hydrological, meteorological)
Sendai indicator).
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13.51
Contribution
to
the
100bn
Indicator covers mitigation and adaptation to climate change together with
every year
2.33
EIOnet; DG CLIMA
international commitment on climate
indicator 13.63 (668) "Share of EU population covered by the new
related expending (public finance)
Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy".
Identical to global SDG indicator 13.a.1 "Mobilized amount of United
States dollars per year starting in 2020 accountable towards the $100
billion commitment".
13.63
Share of EU population covered by
Indicator covers mitigation and adaptation to climate change together with
every year
2.40
Covenant of Mayors
the new Covenant of Mayors for
indicator 13.51 (593) "Contribution to the 100bn international
office
Climate and Energy (integrating
commitment on climate related expending".
mitigation, adaptation, and access to
clean
and
affordable
energy).
Continuously updated.
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
07.20
mpi <- 7
Share of renewable energy in gross
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicator and an impact indicator for
every year
2.83
Eurostat
final energy consumption
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 7.2.1 "Renewable energy
share in the total final energy consumption".
Indicator is also used to complement monitoring of goal 12 and goal 13.
07.30
mpi <- 7
Primary energy consumption; final
Indicator is a Europe 2020 headline indicator and an impact indicator for
every year
2.83
Eurostat
energy consumption by sector
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Indicator is also used to complement monitoring of goals 12 and goal 13.
12.51
mpi <- 12
Average CO2 emissions per km
Indicator contributes to the measurement of decoupling environmental
every year
3.00
EEA
from new passenger cars
impacts from economic growth.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goals 9
(sustainable transport) and 13 (Climate mitigation).
14.31
mpi <- 14
Ocean acidification (CLIM 043)
For 2017 EU SDG monitoring report, the pH trend will be calculated on
every > 3
1.67
EEA / The
the Hawaii station long time series with eventually additional data from
years
Laboratory for
current CMIP simulation. As from 2018, the Copernicus Marine
Microbial
Environment Monitoring Service is expected to be used as data source.
Oceanography
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 14.3.1 "Average
(Hawaii); CMIP
marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling
Coupled Model
stations".
Intercomparison
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 13.
Project, Copernicus
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Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
13.41
Number of deaths due to climate
Number of deaths are available for different exposure to forces of nature,
every year
2.67
Eurostat
related events
some of them can be related to climate related events (e.g. excessive
natural heat/cold, lightning, cataclysmic storm, flood). However, for most
of the countries numbers are very small in these categories and Eurostat
would not be able to disseminate them due to confidentiality; preference
given to selected indicator 13.45 (594) on economic losses.
Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.13
Bathing water quality
Indicator addresses the pollution aspect of goal 14 and data availability is
every year
3.00
EEA
considered as good.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 6.
14.21
Sufficiency
of
marine
sites
Replacement by indicator 14.22 (603) "Marine protected areas in Europe
every year
1.83
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designated under the EU habitats
(MAR004)" not yet possible as data currently not mature enough.
directive
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 14.5.1 "Coverage of
protected areas in relation to marine areas" respectively 15.1.2 "Proportion
of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are
covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type" and 15.4.1 "Coverage by
protected areas of important sites for mountain biodiversity".
14.31
Ocean acidification (CLIM 043)
For 2017 EU SDG monitoring report, the pH trend will be calculated on
every > 3
1.67
EEA / The
the Hawaii station long time series with eventually additional data from
years
Laboratory for
current CMIP simulation. As from 2018, the Copernicus Marine
Microbial
Environment Monitoring Service is expected to be used as data source.
Oceanography
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 14.3.1 "Average
(Hawaii); CMIP
marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling
Coupled Model
stations".
Intercomparison
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 13.
Project, Copernicus
14.41
Catches in major fishing areas
Indicator provides a picture of the amount and origin of fishing yields in
every year
3.00
Eurostat
the EU but it does not include information on the sustainability of fishery.
Indicator on sustainable harvest needs to be developed (see proposal 14.45
(731) "Sustainable harvest indicator") and regularly calculated at MS
level.
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14.43
Assessed fish stocks exceeding
Indicator provides information about how many stocks achieved the
every year
2.25
STECF (JRC)
fishing
mortality
at
maximum
objective (FMSY). It is complemented with information on the arithmetic
sustainable yield (Fmsy)
mean value of F/Fmsy of the assessed fish stocks. Since the annual values
are very sensitive on the number of assessed fish stocks, the significance
of the observed trends needs checking and breakdowns by fishing areas
are excluded.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 14.4.1 "Proportion
of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels".
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
14.11
Nutrients in transitional, coastal and
Potentially interesting indicator to address the pollution aspect of the goal,
DG
marine waters
but data for this indicator still scarce. Long stretches of European coastal
ENV/ESTAT/EEA
water are not covered due to a lack of data. The quality of the data might
be improved from autumn 2018 onwards, EEA is working on that.
14.22
Marine protected areas in Europe
The indicator is potentially a good candidate for replacement of the
every > 3
0.00
EEA; DG ENV
(MAR004)
current indicator 14.21 (115) "Sufficiency of marine sites designated
years
under the EU habitats directive", but data is not mature enough (only 1
data point currently available (2012); new round expected in 2018).
14.42
Fishing and aquaculture as % of
According to different requests and further consideration, this indicator is
every year
3.00
Eurostat
GVA
excluded as only of limited relevance for monitoring the scope of goal 14.
14.45
Sustainable harvest indicator
Data for "Sustainable harvest indicator" (SHI) are calculated annually by
every year
STECF (JRC)
the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fishery (STEC). A
comparable indicator aggregated at MS level needs to be designed to be
taken into consideration as EU SDG indicator under goal 14.
Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and
halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
15.11
Forest area as a proportion of total
Relevance of indicator for monitoring scope of goal 15 is limited but
every 5
2.25
Eurostat
land area
currently no alternative indicator on sustainable forestry is available.
years
Can be considered as global SDG indicator 15.1.1 "Forest area as a
proportion of total land area".
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15.21
Artificial land cover per capita
Indicator based on data of LUCAS survey (three data points, 2015 data
every 3
2.17
Eurostat
available for 2017 EU SDG Monitoring report). Indicator is also used to
years
complement the monitoring of goal 11.A replacement by very similar
Copernicus HRL based indicator 15.22 "Imperviousness and
imperviousness change (LSI002)" will be considered once data timeliness
of Copernicus HRL is the same or better as for LUCAS survey and
differences between these two data sources have been clarified (see
remarks on indicator 15.22).
15.24
Change in artificial land cover per
Indicator based on data of LUCAS survey (three data points, 2015 data
every 3
2.17
Eurostat
year
available for 2017 EU SDG Monitoring report).
years
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11.
A replacement by very similar Copernicus HRL based indicator 15.22
"Imperviousness and imperviousness change (LSI002)" will be considered
once data timeliness of Copernicus HRL is the same or better as for
LUCAS survey and differences between these two data sources have been
clarified (see remarks on indicator 15.22).
15.31
Common bird index
Headline indicator for natural resources in the current EU SDI set.
every year
1.83
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Bird
Breakdown of farmland birds is also used to complement the monitoring
Census Council
of goal 2.
15.32
Sufficiency
of
terrestrial
sites
Replacement by indicator 15.33 (617) "Conservation status of species and
every year
2.17
EEA; DG ENV
designated under the EU habitats
habitats of European importance (SEBI003 & SEBI005)" might be
directive
considered if data are regularly produced and disseminated.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicators 15.1.2 "Proportion
of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are
covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type" and 15.4.1 "Coverage by
protected areas of important sites for mountain biodiversity".
15.41
Estimated soil erosion by water
Indicator addresses a relevant aspect of land degradation. However, it
a-periodic
1.50
JRC
shows only model based estimation of soil erosion rates and availability of
new data points is not ensured. Indicator 15.42 (621) "Topsoil Organic
Carbon Content" might be a better alternative to be considered when data
is regularly produced and available for all MS.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 2.
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06.21
mpi <- 6
Biochemical oxygen demand in
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 6.3.2 "Proportion of
every year
1.80
EEA
rivers
bodies of water with good ambient water quality".
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 15.
06.24
mpi <- 6
Nitrate in groundwater
Together with 06.26 (723) "Phosphate in rivers", this indicator is
every year
2.20
EEA
considered as a better alternative to indicator 06.31 (505) "Ecological
status of surface waters" which is only produced in 6 year reporting
cycles.
Indicator also used to complement monitoring of goal 2 and goal 15.
06.26
mpi <- 6
Phosphate in rivers
Together with 06.24 (700) "Nitrate in groundwater", this indicator is
every year
2.20
EEA
considered as a better alternative to indicator 06.31 (505) "Ecological
status of surface waters" which is only produced in 6 year reporting
cycles. Indicator also used to complement monitoring of goal 15.
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
15.22
Imperviousness and imperviousness
Indicator based on data of Copernicus High Resolution Layer (HRL); data
every 3
1.75
EEA
change (LSI002)
point 2015 will only be available in 2018.
years
Indicator very similar to LUCAS based indicators 15.21 and 15.24 on
Artificial land cover. However, comparison between LUCAS and
Copernicus HRL based 2012 data on sealed land seems to show
significant differences at EU-28 and MS level.
Depending on the outcome of the ongoing analysis in co-operation with
EEA and on the future timeliness of Copernicus HRL based data, the
choice of the most appropriate data source for the issue of land sealing
will be considered.
For the 2017 EU SDG monitoring report, preference is given to the
timelier LUCAS based indicators 15.21 and 15.24 on artificial land cover.
However Copernicus HRL based data might be included as
complementary information in the narrative text of the 2017 EU SDG
monitoring report.
15.24b
Land take (CSI014/LSI001)
Only three data points available, frequency of data collection every 6
every > 3
2.00
EEA
years. Preference given to indicator 15.24 (720) based on LUCAS survey
years
to use same data source as for indicator 15.21 (121) and take advantage of
more frequent data collection.
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15.33
Conservation status of species and
The indicator is potentially a good candidate for replacement of the
every > 3
1.17
EEA; DG ENV
habitats of European importance
current indicator 15.32 (120) "Sufficiency of terrestrial sites designated
years
under the EU habitats directive", but currently only 2 data points are
available (2000-2006 and 2007-2012), update frequency is every 6 years
and the comparison over time and countries declared as low.
15.42
Topsoil Organic Carbon Content
Is a potential alternative to indicator 15.41 (435) "Estimated soil erosion
every > 3
JRC
by water". To be reconsidered when data is regularly produced and
years
available for all MS.
Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective,
accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
16.10
Death due to homicide, assault, by
Detailed data on causes of deaths includes the following causes of deaths
every year
1.83
Eurostat
sex
(ICD codes): a) homicide, and b) deaths due to operations of war.
Can be considered as part of the global SDG indicator 16.1.2 "Conflict-
related deaths per 100,000 population".
16.19
Share of population which reported
Indicator covers the general perception of safety and exposure to crime
every year
3.00
Eurostat
occurrence of crime, violence or
and violence.
vandalism in their area
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 16.1.4 "Proportion
of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live".
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 11.
16.32
General
government
total
Indicator covers quality of the legal system. Also used in EU Justice
every year
2.83
Eurostat
expenditure on law courts
Scoreboard.
16.50
Corruption Perception Index
Score of indicator indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption
every year
3.00
Transparency
on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
International
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 16.5.2 "Proportion
of businesses who had at least one contact with a public official and who
paid a bribe to a public official, or were asked for a bribe by these public
officials, during the previous 12 months".
16.61
Perceived independence of the
Flash Eurobarometer "Perceived independence of the justice system"
every year
2.00
DG COMM
justice system
informs more about confidence in justice. Currently two data points
(2016, 2017), will be repeated annually. Therefore preferred alternative to
SILC based indicator 16.60 (125) "Trust in institutions".
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16.62
Level of citizens' confidence in EU
It is an impact indicator for Strategic Plan 2016-2020 referring to the 10
every year
2.75
DG COMM
institutions
Commission priorities.
European Parliament, European Commission and European Central Bank
can be evaluated for EU SDG monitoring.
Multipurpose indicators: Supplementary indicators of other goals which complement the monitoring of this goal
05.33
mpi <- 5
Physical and sexual violence by a
Indicator addresses the issue of gender based violence.
a-periodic
1.67
EU
Agency
for
partner or a non-partner
Indicator also used to complement the monitoring of goal 16.
Fundamental Rights
Indicators considered during consultation in March 2017 on a pre-final draft, but not retained for the EU SDG indicator set
16.36
Existence of independent national
This would not be a statistical indicator. Also, most EU MS already have a
OHCHR/GANHRI
human
rights
institutions
in
GANHRI approved NRHI, there would be limited room to monitor
compliance with the Paris Principles
progress.
16.60
Trust in institutions
Currently only one data point (2013) available, expected to be collected
every > 3
1.20
Eurostat
only every 6 years. Preference is given to indicator 16.61 (630) "Perceived
years
independence of the justice system" (Flash Eurobarometer).
Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
17.10
Official development assistance as
Indicator is in line with impact indicator 33 for Strategic Plan 2016-2020
every year
3.00
OECD (DAC)
share of gross national income
referring to the 10 Commission priorities.
Breakdown by recipient (LDCs, etc.) might be considered for EU SDG
monitoring report.
Can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 17.2.1 "Net official
development assistance, total and to least developed countries, as a
proportion of the OECD-DAC donors’ GNI".
17.11
EU
financing
for
developing
Breakdowns by recipient (LDCs etc.) might be considered for EU SDG
every year
2.83
OECD (DAC)
countries
monitoring report.
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 10.
17.12
EU
Imports
from
developing
Indicator is also used to complement the monitoring of goal 10.
every year
2.83
Eurostat
countries
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17.13
General government gross debt
Part of the current EU SDI set. Evaluation against 60% reference level as
every year
3.00
Eurostat
defined in the Maastricht Treaty.
17.19
Shares of environmental and labour
Indicator shows environmental tax revenues as a share of total revenues
every year
2.75
Eurostat
taxes in total tax revenues
from taxes and social contributions; similar to the former EU SDS
monitoring reporting.
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