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.
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 people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities |
|---|---|
| Target number |
10.2 |
| Global indicator description |
This indicator is a measure of relative income poverty at the national level. It measures how far individuals are from the median standard of living, approximating a measure of social exclusion. Persons living in relative poverty often experience many other forms of social and economic disadvantage through unemployment, poor housing, inadequate health care and barriers in accessing education and economic, social, political and cultural activities, which can result from social stigmatisation. |
| UN designated tier |
3 |
| UN custodian agency |
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) World Bank (WB) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 4.0 MB) opens in a new window |