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Data Dictionary

Standardised definitions for the terms, concepts and indicators used across the portal.

9 entries

Term	Definition	Source
Additional financial resources mobilized for developing countries from multiple sources	The purpose of this indicator is to show the provision of external financing resources in the form of direct investments in the reporting economy from foreign investors and to external economies by domestic investors. View indicator	Indicator purpose
Adolescent birth rate (10-14; 15-19) per 1,000 women in that age group	The purpose of this indicator is to measure the adolescent birth rate (aged 10–14 years; aged 15–19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group to assess progress towards achieving SDG Target 3.7: ‘By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes’. This indicator provides essential data on adolescent pregnancies and births, which is critical for understanding the reproductive health needs of adolescents, assessing the effecti View indicator	Indicator purpose
Adolescent birth rate (aged 10-14; aged 15-19) per 1,000 women in that age group (SDG 3.7.2) (%)	The purpose of this indicator is to find out the number of births to adolescent females in an effort to improve maternal health and reduce infant mortality by seeking the reduce that number. View indicator	Indicator purpose
Amount of water and sanitation related Official Development Assistance that is part of a government coordinated spending plan	The indicator is computed as the proportion of total water and sanitation-related ODA that is included in the government budget, i.e. the amount of water and sanitation-related ODA in the government budget divided by the total amount of water and sanitation-related ODA. The numerator on water and sanitation-related ODA in the government budget will be obtained from the UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) survey for the 2016-2017 cycle. The denominator on total water and sanitation-related ODA disbursements will be obtained through OECD Creditor Repo View indicator	Key statistical concepts
Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita	Annual growth rate of real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is calculated as the percentage change in the real GDP per capita between two consecutive years. Real GDP per capita is calculated by dividing GDP at constant prices by the population of a country or area. The data for real GDP is measured in constant US dollars to facilitate the calculation of country growth rates and aggregation of the country data. View indicator	Abstract
Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita (SDG 8.1.1) -Constant Prices (%)	A proxy for the average standard of living of residents in a country or area. View indicator	Indicator purpose
Annual Growth rate of real GDP per employed person	Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person conveys the annual percentage change in real Gross Domestic Product per employed person. Economic growth in a country can be ascribed either to increased employment or to more effective work by those who are employed. This indicator casts light on the latter effect, being therefore a key measure of economic performance. View indicator	Abstract
Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person (SDG 8.2.1) (%)	Conveys the annual percentage change in real GDP per employed person. View indicator	Indicator purpose
Average hourly earnings of female and male employees by occupation, age and persons with disabilities.	This indicator provides information on the mean hourly earnings from paid employment of employees by sex, occupation, age and disability status. Earnings are a key aspect of quality of employment and living conditions. Information on hourly earnings disaggregated by various classifications provides some indication of the extent to which pay equality is respected or achieved. View indicator	Abstract

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