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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Australia statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Australian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Australian-specific metadata information.

Indicator available
Indicator description
Geographical coverage
Unit of measurement
Definitions
Calculations
Other information
Quality assurance
Comparability with international data/standards
Comments and limitations
Rational and interpretation
Data last updated 2021-04-14: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window
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This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of population below the international poverty line, by sex, age, employment status and geographical location (urban/rural)

Indicator number

1.1.1

Target name

By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day

Target number

1.1

Global indicator description
UN designated tier

1

UN custodian agency

World Bank

Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 894kB) opens in a new window