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

Health worker density and distribution
Indicator number

3.c.1
Target name

Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States
Target number

3.c
Global indicator description

Density of physicians, nursing and midwifery personnel, dentistry personnel, and pharmaceutical personnel per 1,000 persons
UN designated tier

1
UN custodian agency

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 207 KB) opens in a new window