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
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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 individuals using the Internet
Indicator number

17.8.1
Target name

Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology
Target number

17.8
Global indicator description

The indicator proportion of individuals using the Internet is defined as the proportion of individuals who used the Internet from any location in the last three months.
UN designated tier

1
UN custodian agency

International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 469 KB) opens in a new window