SDD maintains a state-of-the art interactive indicator database called PDH.stat. The database builds on the success of the now outdated NMDI database and contains a wide range of Pacific development indicators including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
An interactive indicator list can be found below.
Note: Click on the dataset title to view dataset description and links per indicator.
Datasets per Category
- Economy
- + Overseas visitor arrivals
Overseas visitors include sea and air arrivals. It includes excursionists/same-day-visitors i.e. visitors from the cruise ship as well. Data is available by year for Pacific Island Countries and territories. A breakdown per visitor type (tourists/excursionists) is available from 2018.
- + Balance of payments
Balance of payments data from IMF’s Balance of Payment analytical presentation per country for Pacific Island Countries and Territories.
- + Pacific food and beverage trade: The Pacific Food Trade Database
The country data contained herein is a subset of the Pacific Food Trade Database (PFTD) version 2.1. The PFTD was developed to facilitate more reliable analysis of Pacific food trade in terms of food security and nutrition. The PFTD version 2.1 includes data for 18 Pacific Islands Countries and Territories for the years 1995-2018. The classification system used for the PFTD (version 2.1) is HS92.
- + International trade in services
Trade in services for the Pacific island countries and territories per year.
- + Currency exchange rates
Number of U.S. Dollars per domestic currency unit for currencies used in Pacific Island Countries and Territories. Monthly and yearly values for end-of-period and period-average exchange rates since 1950 are based on data from IMF International Financial Statistics.
- + Public debt
Public debt for the Pacific island countries and territories per year.
- + Digital development
Digital develoment indicators collected from ITU Digital Develoment Dashboard.
- Monthly fixed broadband Internet traffic per fixed broadband subscription (MB)
- Monthly mobile broadband Internet traffic per mobile broadband subscription (MB)
- Fixed broadband basket as a % of GNI p.c.
- Mobile cellular basket as a % of GNI p.c.
- Population covered by at least a 3G mobile network (%)
- Population covered by at least a 4G mobile network (%)
- Mobile broadband basket as a % of GNI p.c.
- Mobile data and voice basket (high consumption) as a % of GNI p.c.
- Mobile data and voice basket (low consumption) as a % of GNI p.c.
- Population covered by a mobile-cellular network (%)
- ... 29 more indicators ...
- + Digital economy: Trade in ICT products and services
Data on digital economy collected from UNCTAD, includes figures about trade in ICT products and services for Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs).
- + E-Government development index
E-Government develoment index from United Nations e-government knowledge base.
- + Government Finance Statistics
Revenue and expenditure statistics. Revenue statistics are collected from OECD and expense data is collected directly from national statistical offices.
- + Government Revenue Statistics
Revenue statistics from OECD.
- + Gross Domestic Product for Pacific Island Countries and Territories
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of the monetary value of all output (or production) by all firms, non-profit institutions, government bodies and households in a country for a specific timeperiod.
- + Services Trade Restrictions Index
These indices collected from PACER Plus provide a measure of restrictiveness of trade in services in Pacific Island Countries and Territories.
- + Inflation rates
Inflation rates for the Pacific island countries and territories per year.
- + International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS)
International Merchandise Trade Statistics for the Pacific island countries and territories since 2000, per year, primary partner area, trade flow, mode of transport to the border and type of commodity.
- + International tourism earnings
This dataset provides gross international tourism earnings for Pacific Islands Countries and Territories (PICTs) in domestic currencies and in US dollar, it also provides amounts per visitor and as percentage of GDP.
- + Kava
Indicators about kava production, consumption, imports, exports and contribution to GDP.
- + Selected International Commodity Prices
Nominal prices in USD for selected key international commodity prices relevant to Pacific Island Countries and Territories, extracted from World bank Commodity Prices (« pink sheets ») and from FAO GLOBEFISH European Fish Price Report.
- + Reserves
Total reserves in months of imports of goods and services
- + Summary of adoption of e-commerce legislation (UNCTAD)
Overview of the status of adoption of e-commerce legislation in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) based on UNCTAD worldwide summary.
- + Selection of indicators from the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
This selection includes data related to SPC member countries and territories for some of the indicators available in the original database published by the UPU.
- Number of express items, domestic service
- Number of express items, international service - dispatch
- Number of parcels, domestic service
- Number of parcels, international service - dispatch
- UPU's Integrated Index for Postal Development (2IPD)
- Total number of permanent post offices
- Average area covered by a permanent office (km²)
- Average number of inhabitants served by a permanent office
- Percentage of items delivered through post office boxes
- Percentage of the population having mail delivered at home
- ... 2 more indicators ...
- Population
- + Coastal population (1, 5 and 10km from coast)
Proportion of population living in 1, 5 and 10km buffer zones for Pacific Island Countries and Territories, determined using most recent Population and Housing Census. Number of people living in 1,5 and 10km buffer zones determined by apportioning population projections.
- + Degree of urbanization
Proportion of population living in Urban and Rural areas for the Pacific Island and Territories. The Degree of Urbanization classifies the entire territory of a country along the urban-rural continuum.
- + Population densities
Population densities for Pacific Island Countries and Territories based on mid-year population projections and available informaiton about land area.
- + Household counts, population and average household size
Household counts, population and average household size down to sub-national level 1 (when available) based on reported figures from census.
- + Population living in low elevation coastal zones (0-10m and 0-20m above sea level)
Proportion of population in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) living in Low Elevation Coastal Zones (LECZ) of 0-10 and 0-20 meters above sea level. LECZ were delineated using the bathub method overlaid on the Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS) Global Digital Surface Model (AW3D30). Populations within the LECZs were estimated using the Pacific Community (SPC) Statistics for Development Division’s 100m2 population grids.
- + Population projections
Population projections for Pacific Island Countries and territories from 1950 to 2050, by sex and by 5-years age groups.
- + Population structure by age
Population structure by age contains a series of age-related indicators derived from population projections.
- + Population structure by sex
Population structure by sex contains a series of sex-related indicators derived from population projections.
- + Vital statistics
Vital statistics accumulate data collected on live births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages and divorces.
- Social
- + Civil Registration Completeness within 12 months of Birth or Death
Estimations of civil registration completeness within 12 months of birth or 12 months of death. These estimates are drawn from SPC Country profiles or from presentations made at the 2023 Pacific Civil Registrars Meeting.
- + Household expenditure
Household expenditure by urbanization level, budget level and type of commodity, in local currencies and USD, in amounts and proportions.
- + Pacific aid and development finance data from the Lowy Institute
This dataset is an aggregation of the database from the Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map which provides an overview of aid and development finance in the Pacific region.
- + Employed population by education, occupation and economic sector
Occupation (ISCO-08) and Industry (ISIC-Rev 4) for people in employment (aged 15+) disaggregated by International Standard Education Classification (ISCED) level. The ISCO and ISIC catergories are expressed as "Major" (1-digit).
- + Food security: Income and expenditure indicators by poverty and food security status, by geography, sex, age and urbanization (Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu)
This dataset contains a series of indicators related to income and expenditure for Kiribati, Tuvalu and Vanuatu based on Household Income and Expenditure Surveys (HIES). Indicators included are the following: Number of households, Proportion of households, Number of persons, Proportion of persons, Income, Income per household, Income per person, Proportion of income, Expenditure, Expenditure per household, Expenditure per person, Proportion of expenditure. The table provides a breakdown by geography (1 sub-national level), sex, age and urbanization, poverty status (2 categories) and food security status (2 categories). This dataset has been compiled as a result of a collaborative project on food security between the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- + Food security: Number and proportion of households by poverty, food security status and food activity, by geography, sex, age and urbanization (Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu)
This dataset provides numbers and proportions of households involved in primary activities (crop, livestock, fishing, handicraft), by geography (1 sub-national level), sex, age and urbanization, poverty status (2 categories) and food security status (2 categories) for Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu based on Household Income and Expenditure Surveys (HIES). The table has been compiled as a result of a collaborative project on food security between the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- + Food security: Number of households engaged in crops by type of crop, by geography, sex, age, urbanization and wealth (Kiribati, Tuvalu and Vanuatu)
This dataset provides number of households engaged in crops by type of crop, geography (2 sub-national levels), sex, age, urbanization, and wealth (index) for Kiribati, Tuvalu and Vanuatu based on Population and Housing Census (PHC). The table has been compiled as a result of a collaborative project on food security between the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- + Food security: Number of households engaged in crops, livestock, fishing and handicraft, by geography, sex, age, urbanization and wealth (Kiribati, Tuvalu and Vanuatu)
This dataset provides number of households involved in primary activities (crop, livestock, fishing, handicraft), by geography (2 sub-national levels), sex, age, urbanization, and wealth (index) for Kiribati, Tuvalu and Vanuatu based on Population and Housing Census (PHC). The table has been compiled as a result of a collaborative project on food security between the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- + Food security: Number of households engaged in livestock by type of animal, by geography, sex, age, urbanisation and wealth (Kiribati, Tuvalu and Vanuatu)
This dataset provides number of households engaged in livestock by type of animal, geography (2 sub-national levels), sex, age, urbanization, and wealth (index) for Kiribati, Tuvalu and Vanuatu based on Population and Housing Census (PHC). The table has been compiled as a result of a collaborative project on food security between the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- + Food security: Nutritional facts by type of food, by geography, sex, age and urbanization (Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu)
This dataset contains a series of indicators related to nutritional facts for Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu based on Household Income and Expenditure Surveys (HIES). Indicators included are the following: Average edible quantity, Average Dietary Energy Consumption, Average expenditures, Percentage of HH who consumed at least one product of the group, Average quantity as acquired, Percentage of households who consumed more than the average number of products consumed in the group, Percentage of households who consumed less than the average number of products consumed in the group, Average number of products consumed by household by food group. The table provides a breakdown by type of food (21 FAO groups), geography (1 sub-national level), sex, age and urbanization, poverty status (2 categories) and food security status (2 categories). This dataset has been compiled as a result of a collaborative project on food security between the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- Average edible quantity
- Average Dietary Energy Consumption
- Average expenditures
- Percentage of HH who consumed at least one product of the group
- Average quantity as acquired
- Percentage of households who consumed more than the average number of products consumed in the group
- Percentage of households who consumed less than the average number of products consumed in the group
- Average number of products consumed by household by food group
- + Thematic (SDG goal 4) indicators on Education
Selection of thematic education indicators from UIS (UNESCO) for Pacific Island Countries.
- Completion rate, primary education, both sexes (%)
- Completion rate, primary education, male (%)
- Completion rate, primary education, female (%)
- Completion rate, lower secondary education, both sexes (%)
- Completion rate, lower secondary education, male (%)
- Completion rate, lower secondary education, female (%)
- Completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes (%)
- Completion rate, upper secondary education, male (%)
- Completion rate, upper secondary education, female (%)
- Gross enrolment ratio, pre-primary, both sexes (%)
- ... 84 more indicators ...
- + Olympic games
Number of Olympics attended and medals won by Pacific Island countries.
- + Labour force participation rates and unemployment rates
Labour force participation rate: number of people aged 15+ in the labour force as a percentage of the working-age population (aged 15+). The notion of labour force refers to people who are employed or unepmployed (according to International Labour Organization). Unemployment rate: number of people aged 15+ who are unemployed as a percentage of people in the labour force. The notion of unemployment refers to people who are 1) not in employment, 2) available to work, 3) actively looking for work.
- + NEET - Youth not in education, employment or training (15-24 years)
Number and proportion of persons aged 15-24 who are "Not in Education, Employment, or Training". It refers to youths who are unemployed, not currently attending school or not undertaking any training.
- + Persons held in prisons
Number and rate of persons held in prisons from United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for Pacific Islands Countries and Territories.
- + Population by labour force and employment status
Status of employment for people aged 15+. Number of people who are in/out of the labour force, employed or unemployed. The "employed" category is disaggregated by Status in employment (for the main job). Status of employment is divided into 5 categories: employees, employers, own-account workers, contributing family workers and workers not classified by status. "Employees" comprises all individuals working in the public and private sector, "Contributing family workers" contains all individuals working to sell their products, producing goods for family use and those working to help a family business.
- + Selection of indicators from the International Monetary Fund Financial Access Survey (IMF FAS)
This selection includes data related to SPC member countries and territories for some of the indicators available in the original database published by the IMF.
- Number of deposit accounts with commercial banks per 1,000 adults
- Average number of transaction per active mobile money account
- Number of active mobile money accounts per 1,000 adults
- Number of ATMs per 100,000 adults
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adult
- Number of credit cards per 1,000 adults
- Number of debit cards per 1,000 adults
- Number of registered mobile money accounts per 1,000 adults
- + Selection of indicators from World Bank Digital Adoption Index (WB DAI) for Pacific Island Countries and Territories
This selection includes data related to SPC member countries and territories for some of the indicators available in the original database published by the World Bank.
- + Selection of indicators from the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI)
https://humanrightsmeasurement.org/
- SERF Index
- GDP per capita (2011 PPP$) in year concerned
- Right to food score (Core standard)
- Well-nourished children score
- Right to housing score (Core standard)
- Improved sanitation score
- Improved rural water score
- Right to health score (Core standard)
- Child survival score
- Survival to age 65 score
- ... 11 more indicators ...
- + Selection of indicators from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys programme (MICS) for PICTs
This selection includes data related to SPC member countries and territories for some of the indicators produced from UNICEF's Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys programme (MICS).
- + Selection of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) indicators for Pacific Island Countries and Territories
This selection includes data related to SPC member countries and territories for some of the indicators available in the original database published by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP).
- Proportion of health care facilities with basic hygiene services
- Proportion of health care facilities with limited hygiene services
- Proportion of health care facilities with no hygiene service
- Proportion of health care facilities with basic sanitation services
- Proportion of health care facilities with limited sanitation services
- Proportion of health care facilities with no sanitation service
- Proportion of health care facilities with basic water services
- Proportion of health care facilities with limited water services
- Proportion of health care facilities with no water service
- + Selection of World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WB WGI) for Pacific Island Countries and Territories
This selection includes data related to SPC member countries and territories for some of the indicators available in the original database published by the World Bank.
- + Selection of National Cyber Security Index (NCSI) indicators for Pacific Island Countries and Territories
This selection includes data related to SPC member countries and territories for some of the indicators available in the original database published by the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI).
- + Violence against women
This table regroups a series of indicators related to violence against women collected from various sources (national surveys, international databases).
- Health
- + COVID-19 cases in Pacific Island Countries and Territories
Statistics from SPC's Public Health Division (PHD) on the number of cases of COVID-19 and the number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 in Pacific Island Countries and Territories.
- + COVID-19 vaccination
Statistics from SPC's Public Health Division (PHD) on COVID-19 vaccination in Pacific Island Countries and Territories. Monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies remains a public health priority. With the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency of International Concern declaration ending, some metrics have changed in frequency, source, or availability (i.e vaccination data). SPC will no longer continue to provide updated information on vaccination. The last update for this dataset was the 09 May 2023.
- + Disability statistics
Number and proportion of persons by sex, age and urbanization for different disability types and different disability cut-off points.
- + Health facilities
List of health facilities provided by Tupaia, https://beyondessential.com.au/tupaia/ (Beyond Essential).
- + Food nutrients
The Pacific Nutrient Database is a tool to facilitate poverty, nutrition and food security analysis in the Pacific region.
- + Health indicators
List of key health indicators sourced from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS).
- Women age 15-49 who had a live birth in the five years preceding the survey receiving antenatal care (ANC) from a skilled provider
- Women age 15-49 who had a live birth in the five years preceding the survey with less than 4 months at the time of first ANC visits
- Women age 15-49 who had a live birth in the five years preceding the survey with more than 4 ANC visits
- Median months pregnant at first visit of women 15-49 with ANC
- Women age 15-49 with a live birth in the five years preceding the survey who during the pregnancy of their last birth took iron tablets
- Women age 15-49 with a live birth in the five years preceding the survey who during the pregnancy of their last birth took internal parasite drugs
- Women age 15-49 with a live birth in the five years preceding the survey who during the pregnancy of their last birth had their blood pressure measured
- Women age 15-49 with a live birth in the five years preceding the survey who during the pregnancy of their last birth were weighed
- Women age 15-49 with a live birth in the five years preceding the survey who during the pregnancy of their last birth had their urine sample taken
- Women age 15-49 with a live birth in the five years preceding the survey who during the pregnancy of their last birth had their blood sample taken
- ... 333 more indicators ...
Regional Pocket Summary
Pocket summary (latest available value per year)
The pocket summary presents a consolidated view of a set of key figures for Pacific island countries and territories. This PDH.Stat version of the pocket summary may differ from the printed version as it provides latest known values per year for each territory.
- GDP, current prices, in local currency units
- GDP, current price, in USD
- GDP, per capita, in USD
- Exports
- Imports
- Trade balance
- Goverment revenue as percent of GDP (current prices)
- Goverment expenditure as percent of GDP (current prices)
- Inflation rate
- Overseas Visitors
- Land area
- Mid-year population estimate
- Population density
- Annual growth rate
- Dependency Ratio (15-59)
- Median age
- Children (<14)
- Youth (15-24)
- Elderly (60+)
- Crude birth rate
- Crude death rate
- Infant mortality rate
- Life expectancy at birth - Male
- Life expectancy at birth - Female
- Total fertility rate
- Teenage fertility rate (15-19)
- EEZ area
- Max height above sea level
Sustainable Development Goals
- + SDG 01 - No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere : Poverty in the Pacific is focused on hardship and lack of economic opportunity and social exclusion. While food and extreme poverty remains relatively low, an estimated one in four Pacific islanders are likely to be living below their country’s basic-needs poverty line (BNPL). Children are especially vulnerable to poverty and inequality because of their dependency on adults for care and protection, and for food. Deprivation and lost opportunities in childhood can have detrimental effects that may persist throughout a child’s life. If a child does not receive adequate nutrition, stunting may result, and intellectual development may be impaired. Poorly nourished children are more vulnerable to disease, tend to perform worse in school, and less likely to be productive adults.
- 1.1.1 Population below international poverty line
- 1.1.1 Employed population below international poverty line
- 1.2.1 Population below national poverty line
- 1.2.2 Proportion living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions
- 1.3.1 Population covered by at least one social protection floor/system
- 1.3.1 Children covered by social protection
- 1.3.1 Population with severe disabilities collecting disability social protection benefits
- 1.3.1 Mothers receiving maternity benefits and benefits for newborns
- 1.3.1 Population above retirement age receiving a pension
- 1.3.1 Poor population covered by social protection floors/systems
- ... 8 more indicators ...
- + SDG 02 - Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture : Stunting, which can occur when a child under five years of age and does not receive adequate nutrition, remains an issue in some of our Pacific countries. One in four children in Vanuatu, one in three children in the Solomon Islands and one in two children in PNG are reported as being stunted. Poorly nourished children are more vulnerable to disease, tend to show lower performance in school, and are less likely to be productive adults. At the same time, the prevalence of obesity in young children is increasing in parts of the region, although there is insufficient data to give a complete picture.
- 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment
- 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population
- 2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population
- 2.2.1 Proportion of children moderately or severely stunted
- 2.2.2 Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted
- 2.2.2 Proportion of children moderately or severely overweight
- 2.2.2 Children moderately or severely overweight
- 2.4.1 Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture
- 2.5.1 Locally adapted and exotic animal breeds kept in the country
- 2.5.1 Proportion of animal breeds for which sufficient genetic resources are stored for reconstitution
- ... 5 more indicators ...
- + SDG 03 - Good Health and Well-Being
"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages : Some progress has been made against key mortality measures. Maternal mortality ratios have already fallen below the 2030 target in three-quarters of Pacific countries and territories, and one-half have achieved the under-five mortality rate target of fewer than 25 deaths per 100,000; The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases, both with respect to the risk of premature mortality and health care costs, is the dominant health issue in the Pacific region. A mixed pattern is found in the two lifestyle risk factors of alcohol and smoking, with three Pacific countries featuring among the top ten world countries in prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older; Health worker density remains below WHO guidelines in most countries in the region; Malaria is still present in three countries (PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu), although the incidence is decreasing due to awareness and preventative measures.
- 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio
- 3.1.2 Births attended by skilled health personnel
- 3.2.1 Infant mortality rate
- 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate
- 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate
- 3.3.2 Tuberculosis incidence
- 3.3.3 Malaria incidence rate
- 3.3.5 Population requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases
- 3.4.1 Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease
- 3.5.2 Alcohol consumption per capita
- ... 7 more indicators ...
- + SDG 04 - Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all : Access to education has improved, shown through increased attendance levels in early childhood, primary and secondary school in the Pacific region. Goal 4 highlights the need to focus on improving the quality and relevance of education and cognitive learning outcomes, since literacy and numeracy improvements have not made the expected gains for all. There is also a renewed focus on lifelong learning with early childhood care education and post-secondary education and training needing priority attention; The quality of educational facilities in some countries in the region, especially for girls and students with disabilities, is below standard.
- 4.1.1 Minimum proficiency level
- 4.2.2 Participation rate in organised learning
- 4.3.1 Participation rate in formal and non-formal education and training
- 4.5.1 Gender parity index for achievement
- 4.5.1 Gender parity index of trained teachers
- 4.5.1 Gender parity index for participation rate in organised learning (one year before the official primary entry age)
- 4.6.1 Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in literacy and numeracy skills
- 4.a.1 Schools with access to electricity
- 4.a.1 Schools with access to computers for pedagogical purposes
- 4.a.1 Schools with access to basic drinking water
- ... 5 more indicators ...
- + SDG 05 - Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls : The region has made progress in achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls, particularly in education and health and to a lesser extent women’s participation in formal employment and national policy making. This is attributed to growing awareness of the need to address gender inequalities; While almost all countries in the Pacific have adopted specific gender policies and strategies, the resources for integrating and implementing these priorities are limited. Budgets for national women’s offices are less than one percent of national appropriations; Gender inequality is highlighted by the high prevalence rates of violence against women (more than 60 percent in Melanesia, and more than 40 percent in Polynesia and Micronesia). Sexual and reproductive health and rights issues also remain substantial challenges to be addressed under Goal 5. Fertility rates, especially teenage fertility, remain high in some.
- 5.1.1 Legal frameworks that promote, enforce and monitor gender equality (percentage of achievement, 0 - 100) - Area 1: overarching legal frameworks and public life
- 5.1.1 Legal frameworks that promote, enforce and monitor gender equality (percentage of achievement, 0 - 100) - Area 2: violence against women
- 5.1.1 Legal frameworks that promote, enforce and monitor gender equality (percentage of achievement, 0 - 100) - Area 3: employment and economic benefits
- 5.1.1 Legal frameworks that promote, enforce and monitor gender equality (percentage of achievement, 0 - 100) - Area 4: marriage and family
- 5.2.1 Ever-partnered women and girls victim of physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months
- 5.2.2 Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner
- 5.3.1 Married or in a union
- 5.4.1 Time spent on unpaid domestic chores and care work
- 5.4.1 Time spent on unpaid care work
- 5.4.1 Time spent on unpaid domestic chores
- ... 10 more indicators ...
- + SDG 06 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all : Water and sanitation coverage in the Pacific is low, and accessibility varies widely across, and between, Pacific countries and territories. The combined coverage levels of basic water and basic sanitation are lower than in any other region in the world, and nearly one-third of Pacific people still rely on surface water sources for drinking (largely due to the high reliance of surface water in rural PNG); Children and their families are most vulnerable to the WASH-related impacts of climate change.
- 6.1.1 Population using safely managed drinking water services
- 6.1.1 Population using an improved drinking water source
- 6.2.1 Population practicing open defecation
- 6.2.1 Population with basic handwashing facilities on premises
- 6.2.1 Population using safely managed sanitation services
- 6.2.1 Population using improved sanitation services
- 6.3.1 Proportion of wastewater safely treated
- + SDG 07 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all : The following Pacific priority actions relate to Goal 7: a) reaching universal access to energy; b) increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix; c) energy efficiency measures in the transport, industry, and building sectors; d) institutional, legislative and regulatory reforms in the energy sector; e) collecting, centralizing, analysing and disseminating energy-related data and policy relevant information; Several countries have reported increases in the share of population accessing electricity over the last decade, with the increase in national electrification levels largely coming from household access to off-grid systems such as photovoltaic solar home systems. Many countries have achieved, or are close to achieving, universal access to electricity, resulting in gains in the average electrification rate in the region. In PNG, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands however, there remain significant gaps in electricity and/or fossil fuel access; Some low-income households still use little petroleum fuel or electricity due to high costs, even though these can be easily accessed; Given the potential impact, overall energy efficiency investments at the national level appear more attractive than renewable energy but have generally not been a priority of countries nor development partners.
- 7.1.1 Population with access to electricity
- 7.1.2 Population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
- 7.2.1 Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
- 7.3.1 Energy intensity level of primary energy
- 7.a.1 International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy
- 7.b.1 Investments in energy efficiency as a proportion of GDP
- + SDG 08 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all : Overall, economic trends in the Pacific region have been positive, yet inconsistent. The restricted economic bases of Pacific Island countries are highly sensitive to external economic shocks (including commodity price fluctuations, supply chain disruptions and financial stress), natural events (such as cyclones, floods and droughts) and costs of adaptation to climate change; nternal employment factors in the Pacific compound these external factors. The size of the informal economy; gender gaps and imbalances; and high youth unemployment/underemployment are issues that can be monitored under Goal 8; Tourism is an important sector of growth and development in the Pacific, providing foreign exchange earnings, employment and income earning opportunities for many Pacifc islanders. Tourism is one of the region’s few economically viable sectors, and its share in national GDPs is monitored in this goal.
- 8.1.1 GDP per capita growth
- 8.2.1 Growth rate of real GDP per employed person
- 8.3.1 Informal employment in non-agriculture
- 8.5.1 Average hourly earnings
- 8.5.2 Unemployment rate
- 8.6.1 Youth not in education, employment or training
- 8.7.1 Proportion of children in employment
- 8.9.1 Tourism as a proportion of total GDP
- 8.9.1 Tourism as a proportion of total GDP, inward
- 8.9.1 Tourism as a proportion of total GDP, outward
- ... 3 more indicators ...
- + SDG 09 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation : Information and communications technology can mitigate the challenges of distance and isolation. Individual use of mobile phone technology is generally widespread, although the technology available varies significantly across the region. Manufacturing can be a key promoter of economic development and employment. In most Pacific countries however, formal employment in manufacturing remains low and value added manufacturing a small share of GDP.
- 9.2.2 Employment in manufacturing
- 9.a.1 Total official flows for infrastructure, by recipient
- 9.c.1 Population covered by at least a 2G mobile network
- 9.c.1 Population covered by at least a 3G mobile network
- 9.c.1 Population covered by at least a 4G mobile network
- 9.c.1 Population covered by a mobile network
- + SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries : Pacific SIDS require special assistance to guarantee a share in the benefits of sustainable development. Their role in international organisations, with respect to membership and voting rights, is one element in this process; Goal 10 also seeks to measure inequality within countries, by looking at the change in per capita income or consumption of the poorest four-tenths of the population relative to the national average.
- 10.2.1 Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income
- 10.4.1 Labour share of GDP, comprising wages and social protection transfers
- 10.6.1 Proportion of membership in international organisations
- 10.6.1 Proportion of voting rights in international organisations
- 10.b.1 Total assistance for development, by recipient
- 10.c.1 Remittance costs as a proportion of the amount remitted
- + SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable : The 2017 World Risk Report identified the Pacific as the region of highest risk, measured over a five-year timeframe; In the last three years, the Pacific has faced a number of disaster events causing significant economic impacts, injury and loss of life. Post-disaster needs assessments indicated significant damages and losses, equivalent to 30% of national GDP in Fiji (2016), and 64% in Vanuatu (2015) for example.
- 11.1.1 Proportion of urban population living in slums
- 11.4.1 Proportion of the national budget allocated to culture, including for protection, preservation (heritage) and promotion
- 1.5.1 and 11.5.1 Number of directly affected persons attributed to disasters
- 1.5.1 and 11.5.1 Number of deaths directly attributed to disasters
- 1.5.1 and 11.5.1 Number of missing persons attributed to disasters
- 11.5.2 Direct disaster economic loss, average annual loss
- 11.5.2 Damage to critical infrastructure, education facilities
- 11.5.2 Damage to critical infrastructure, health facilities
- 11.5.2 Direct disaster economic loss, exposed value
- 11.6.1 Population served by municipal waste collection
- ... 1 more indicator ...
- + SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns : Inadequate waste management practices and restricted land availability are contributing to increased volumes of solid and hazardous wastes in the region; Organic waste constitutes approximately 44 per cent of the waste stream, and over 80 percent of ocean litter is derived from land-based sources; There is currently limited data on recycling rates and hazardous waste treatment in the Pacific, although these are identified as priorities for sustainable development.
- 12.4.1 Compliance with the Basel Convention on hazardous waste and other chemicals
- 12.4.1 Compliance with the Montreal Protocol on hazardous waste and other chemicals
- 12.4.1 Compliance with the Rotterdam Convention on hazardous waste and other chemicals
- 12.4.1 Compliance with the Stockholm Convention on hazardous waste and other chemicals
- 12.4.2 Hazardous waste generated per capita and proportion of hazardous waste treated
- 12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
- 12.b.1 Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism (SEEA tables)
- 12.b.1 Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism (Tourism Satellite Account tables)
- 12.b.1 Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism (number of tables)
- 12.b.1 Number of sustainable tourism strategies or policies
- + SDG 13 - Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts : Climate change is a critical development challenge for the region. The key threats are sea level rise, saltwater intrusion of freshwater lenses and ocean acidification and their impact on people, water and food security, livelihoods, and the Pacific region’s biodiversity and culture. Climate induced mobility and migration across the region may be a required adaptation strategy; Goal 13 indicators still require development for effective monitoring to take place.
- 13.1.2 Countries with legislative and/or regulatory provisions been made for managing disaster risk
- 13.1.2 Score of adoption and implementation of national DRR strategies in line with the Sendai Framework
- 13.2.1 Number of countries with nationally determined contributions
- 13.b.1 Number of least developed countries and small island developing States receiving support climate change
- + SDG 14 - Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development : The Blue Pacific continent contains and supports the most extensive and diverse coral reefs in the world, the largest tuna fishery, the deepest oceanic trenches and the healthiest and in some cases, largest remaining populations of many globally threatened species such as whales and dolphins, sea turtles, dugongs, sharks and stingrays; Goal 14 will monitor regional efforts in integrated and sustainable ocean management and conservation, adaptation, mitigation and biodiversity activities.
- 14.1.1 Beach litter per square kilometer (Number)
- 14.1.1 Chlorophyll-a anomaly, remote sensing (%)
- 14.1.1 Chlorophyll-a deviations, remote sensing (%)
- 14.2.1 Proportion of national exclusive economic zones managed using ecosystem-based approaches
- 14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
- 14.4.1 Fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels (not overexploited)
- 14.5.1 Protected area coverage for marine (Economic Exclusion Zones)
- 14.5.1 Protected marine area (Economic Exclusion Zones)
- 14.5.1 Protected area coverage for marine (Key Biodiversity Area)
- 14.6.1 Progress by countries aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
- ... 3 more indicators ...
- + SDG 15 - Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss : Most countries in the region retain sizeable sections of forested area, although habitat loss continues to be a risk due to unsustainable logging practices and forest conversion for plantation and agricultural uses. Invasive species are the leading cause of species extinction on island ecosystems and can impact food and economic security. A regionally co-ordinated response is in place for the management of invasive species in the Pacific; Ecosystem-based approaches are being integrated into national and sector plans, with potential benefits including enhanced livelihood opportunities and food security; increased biodiversity conservation; and improved carbon sequestration and sustainable water management. The Red List Index, is an indicator of changes in biodiversity and species extinction risk over time.
- 15.1.1 Land area covered by forest
- 15.1.1 Forest area
- 15.1.2 Average proportion of Freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas
- 15.1.2 Average proportion of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas
- 15.1.2 Average proportion of Freshwater and Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas
- 15.5.1 Red List Index
- 15.6.1 Countries that have legislative, administrative and policy framework or measures reported to the Access and Benefit-Sharing Clearing-House
- 15.6.1 Countries that are parties to the Nagoya Protocol
- 15.6.1 Countries that have frameworks or measures reported through the Online Reporting System on Compliance of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA)
- 15.6.1 Countries that are contracting Parties to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA)
- ... 2 more indicators ...
- + SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels : The inclusiveness and transparency of institutions is addressed in Goal 16, although defining and measuring this is difficult. Associated with this is the adoption of legislation or policies to guarantee freedom of information, and while adoption is low in the Pacific, awareness is increasing; Birth registration is necessary to safeguard individual rights and promote access to justice and social services. The Pacific region has seen improved levels of registration of children under five years due to co-ordinated regional efforts under the Brisbane Accord Group (BAG); Violence in all its forms, and the official reporting of violence to competent authorities, is also a component of Goal 16. There is currently limited data to report on.
- 16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected sexual violence
- 16.3.1 Proportion of victims who reported their victimisation to authorities
- 16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget
- 16.7.1 Number of chairs of permanent committees, by age sex and focus of the committee, Lower Chamber or Unicameral
- 16.7.1 Number of chairs of permanent committees, by age sex and focus of the committee, Upper Chamber
- 16.7.1 Ratio for female members of parliaments, Lower Chamber or Unicameral
- 16.7.1 Ratio for female members of parliaments, Upper Chamber
- 16.7.1 Number of speakers in parliament, by age and sex , Lower Chamber or Unicameral
- 16.7.1 Number of speakers in parliament, by age and sex, Upper Chamber
- 16.7.1 Number of youth in parliament (age 45 or below), Lower Chamber or Unicameral (Number)
- ... 11 more indicators ...
- + SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Finance : Goal 17 encapsulates the need for a transformational approach to development if prosperity, equality for all and a protected environment, are to be achieved. This includes harnessing policy coherence, developing multi-stakeholder partnerships, accessing public and private finance, durable trading relationships, effective adoption of science and technology, and improving collection and use of data; While understanding that Pacific countries are responsible for their own sustainable development, addressing many sustainable development challenges requires enhanced cooperation and international support. ODA and other external development financing streams remain significant in many countries; The integration of the SDGs into national and regional planning and budgeting brings an unprecedented demand for data and information. The strength and development of national statistical systems is covered in Goal 17.
- 17.1.1 Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP
- 17.1.2 Proportion of domestic budget funded by domestic taxes
- 17.3.1 Foreign direct investments (FDI), official development assistance and South-South Cooperation
- 17.3.2 Volume of remittances (% of GDP)
- 17.4.1 Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods and services
- 17.6.1 Fixed broadband subscriptions
- 17.8.1 Internet users per 100 inhabitants
- 17.9.1 Financial and technical assistance disbursed
- 17.15.1 New development interventions drawn from country-led result frameworks by recipients of development cooperation
- 17.15.1 Results indicators drawn from country-led results frameworks by recipients of development cooperation
- ... 12 more indicators ...
- + SDG s (all)
Contains available data on Pacific Sustainable Development Indicators selected by the region and endorsed by Forum Leaders in the Pacific Roadmap for Sustainable Development. Data is collated from a number of sources, including national household collections, civil registry data, education management information systems, health information systems, treasury papers, and published reports from countries and development partners.
- 1.1.1 Population below international poverty line
- 1.1.1 Employed population below international poverty line
- 1.2.1 Population below national poverty line
- 1.2.2 Proportion living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions
- 1.3.1 Population covered by at least one social protection floor/system
- 1.3.1 Children covered by social protection
- 1.3.1 Population with severe disabilities collecting disability social protection benefits
- 1.3.1 Mothers receiving maternity benefits and benefits for newborns
- 1.3.1 Population above retirement age receiving a pension
- 1.3.1 Poor population covered by social protection floors/systems
- ... 206 more indicators ...
National Minimum Development Indicators
- + NMDI for other topics not elsewhere classified
- CO2 emissions, total ('000 metric tons)
- CO2 emissions, per capita (metric tons)
- Number of countries that have communicated the establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan which increases their ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change, and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development in a manner that does not threaten food production
- Number of least developed countries and small island developing States that are receiving specialized support, and amount of support, including finance, technology and capacity-building, for mechanisms for raising capacities for effective climate change-related planning and management, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities
- Proportion of national exclusive economic zones managed using ecosystem-based approaches
- Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
- Proportion of important sites for freshwater biodiversity that are covered
- Proportion of important sites for terrestrial biodiversity that are covered
- Average proportion of Freshwater and Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas
- Red List Index
- ... 18 more indicators ...
- + NMDI for Communication and Infrastructure
- Household internet access (%)
- Electrification Level - % Households connected
- Access to modern energy - % Households with access to modern cooking and lighting
- Household energy expenditure load - average residential expenditure on energy per year as % of household income
- Household access to mobile phones - Access to cell phone units (%)
- Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
- Population practicing open defecation
- Proportion of wastewater safely treated
- Proportion of population with electricity
- Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
- ... 15 more indicators ...
- + NMDI for Human Development
- Annual Number of Tourists (Overnight visitors)
- Labour force participation rate (%)
- Employment-Population Ratio (%)
- Female Labour Force Participation rate (%)
- Female to male labour force participation ratio (Ratio Females/Males)
- Female to male paid employment-population ratio
- Attitudes towards violence against women (%)
- Labour force participation - Youth (m/f) (%)
- Employment-Population Ratio - Youth (m/f) (%)
- Paid-Unpaid Employment Ratio - Youth (m/f)
- ... 22 more indicators ...
- + NMDI for Education
- Gross enrolment rate - Primary school (%)
- Gross enrolment rate - Secondary school (%)
- Literacy Rates of 15-24 year olds (%)
- Government Expenditure on Education as % of Total Government Expenditure
- Pupil Teacher Ratio
- Proportion of pupils starting grade 1 who reach last grade of primary (%)
- Ratio of girls to boys in primary education
- Ratio of girls to boys in secondary education
- Ratio of girls to boys in tertiary education
- Female tertiary education completion rate (%)
- ... 13 more indicators ...
- + NMDI for Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture and Forestry
- Proportion of household income from agriculture and forestry activities (%)
- Proportion of labour force engaged in agriculture and forestry activities as their main economic activity (%)
- Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture
- Number of plant and animal genetic resources for food and agriculture secured in either medium or long-term conservation facilities
- The agriculture orientation index for government expenditures
- Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
- Progress by countries in the degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
- Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
- Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology
- Progress by countries in the degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
- ... 1 more indicator ...
- + NMDI for Population
- + NMDI for Public Health
- Life expectancy at birth (Years)
- Life expectancy at age 40 (e/40) (Years)
- Prevalence of Adult Diabetes (age 25-64)
- Proportion of 1 year old children immunized against measles (%)
- Contraceptive prevalence rate (%)
- Antenatal care coverage (% of women who had at least one antenatal session with a skilled provider)
- Low birth weight babies (%)
- Prevalence of overweight or obese adults - BMI >= 25.0
- Prevalence of overweight or obese children - 0-5 year olds (+2SD from median for BMI by height) (%)
- Proportion of Households with access to improved drinking water (%)
- ... 21 more indicators ...
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