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 |
Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
See methodology in Material Flow Accounts (MFA) metadata |
| Geographical coverage |
Iceland |
| Unit of measurement |
Kilotonne, Kilotonne per capita, Kilotonne per GDP |
| Definitions |
Domestic Material Consumption (DMC) is a standard material flow accounting (MFA) indicator and reports the apparent consumption of materials in a national economy. |
| Calculations |
Data are presented as they are published in the Material Flow Accounts (MFA) from Statistics Iceland. |
| Comments and limitations |
Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |