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| Data last updated | 2026-03-04: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2026-03-04: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
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 |
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| 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 |
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UNESCO-UIS) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 57.8 KB) opens in a new window |
| Organisation |
Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (UNICEF MICS2) Data extracted on 31 October 2025. Population Census Data extracted on 31 October 2025. |
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| Link to data source | Link opens in a new window |
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