This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Iceland statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Icelandic statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Icelandic-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Growth rates of household expenditure or income per capita among by income groups. |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
Yearly expenditure figures are based on the household expenditure survey that has been a continous survey since the year 2000. The results are a three year average at price levels of the last year except during the years 2011-2016 where results are based on a four year average due to poor research responses in the years 2013-2015. Income data are from the Survey on Income and Living Conditions, more information on the survey can be found here |
| Geographical coverage |
Iceland |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
| Comments and limitations |
This indicator is being used as an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. Where possible, we will work to identify or develop Icelandic data to meet the global indicator specification. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |