This chart shows the current level of achievement for each available target by goal and country. The longer the bar, the shorter the distance to be travelled to achieve the target by 2030.
The OECD Hub on Sustainable Development Goals
The Hub offers comprehensive insights into countries’ performance on Sustainable Development Goals, while highlighting critical data gaps that hinder effective implementation of Goals.
Countries' achievements by goal
Where OECD countries stand on SDGs
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Distance to target
For each goal, the chart shows the % of countries at various distance from achieving the targets. The chart distinguishes by “small, “medium” and “large” distances. The chart also indicates the % of countries for which the data are insufficient or not available. On average, OECD countries have achieved 11 of 114 measurable SDG targets for 17 goals. Overall, the current level of achievement varies across dimensions, with 28% of People-related targets, 20% of Planet-related targets, 28% of Prosperity-related targets, and 38% of Partnerships-related targets close to being achieved. Certain goals show smaller distances than others to be travelled for at least half of their targets. These include Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), No Poverty (SDG 1), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). These areas highlight where progress has been relatively stronger and where continued focus could help meet targets by 2030.
Significant challenges, however, remain for several critical goals. One-fifth or more of the targets for the following goals are far from being met:
- Zero Hunger (SDG 2),
- Gender Equality (SDG 5),
- Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and
- Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16).
Among the most distant targets is the commitment to end all forms of malnutrition by 2030. Obesity, for example, affects over 15% of the population in OECD countries and has been steadily rising over the last two decades. This growing issue poses a significant challenge to achieving broader health and well-being goals.
Change over time
For each goal, the chart shows the % of countries with targets achieved or on track; countries with insufficient progress; and countries with no progress or receding. It also shows the % of countries with insufficient or no data. Overall, considering all goals and targets, the assessment of indicator change over time reveals a mixed picture of progress across the 17 SDG goals in OECD countries. While some goals have moved in the right direction towards meeting their targets, others show limited progress or even regression. Overall, 35% of People-related targets, 26% of Planet-related targets, 20% of Prosperity-related targets, and 33% of Peace-related targets show a positive trend. In particular, progress is evident in goals such as No Poverty (SDG 1), Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), and Climate Action (SDG 13), where at least half of the targets are moving closer to being achieved by 2030.
In contrast, the pace of change has been insufficient for many targets. Limited improvement is seen in 26% of People-related targets, 39% of Planet-related targets, and 33% of Prosperity-related targets. Alarmingly, over 60% of targets for Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17), Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16) show either no progress or regression.
Disparities persist even within individual goals. For example, while 60% of targets for No Poverty (SDG 1) are on track, progress has stalled or reversed for the remaining 40%. These variations underline the uneven change over time across the goals and emphasize the need for accelerated efforts to advance progress across all goals.
