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 population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex

Indicator number

4.6.1

Target name

By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy

Target number

4.6

Global indicator description
UN designated tier

2

UN custodian agency

United Nations Education and Scientific Cultural Organisation - Institute of Statistics (UNESCO-UIS)

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