Goalkeepers report
Data Check
How much progress has the world made toward the Global Goals? Many people are surprised by the answers revealed in this short quiz.
Take a moment to test your knowledge and challenge your perceptions.
Poverty trends worldwide
How did the global extreme poverty rate change between 1990 and 2017?
In 1990, 36% of the world population was living in extreme poverty. Trace how you think that percentage has increased, decreased, or stayed the same over time.
Percentage of population below the international poverty line (US$ 1.90/day)
Your projection
Draw a line on the chart to mark your answer
Population in sub-Saharan Africa
How did the population of sub-Saharan Africa change between 1990 and 2017?
In 1990, the sub-Saharan African population was approximately 485 million people. Trace how you think the population has changed since then.
Total population in billions
Your projection
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Gender equality in education
Worldwide, what percentage of girls are enrolled in primary school?
Globally, 92% of all eligible boys are enrolled in primary school, but are girls afforded the same opportunities?
Improving the quality of education
Which of these countries achieved the highest combined test score?
According to the latest Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) of 15-year-old students in math, science, and reading.
HIV
How has the number of HIV infections changed between 1990 and 2017?
Progress has been made in the treatment and prevention of HIV, but challenges remain. New prevention tools, such as a vaccine, are in development. Helping people living with HIV know their status is critical to preventing new infections.
New cases of HIV per 1,000 people
Your projection
Draw a line on the chart to mark your answer
Median age in Africa
What is the median age of people in Africa?
Looking at the age of a population can reveal both opportunities and challenges ahead. Understanding the future needs of a country are critical when planning investments in infrastructure and human capital.
Goalkeepers Report
Tracking annual progress
The Goalkeepers Report is published every year and charts the progress toward the Global Goals. This year’s report focuses on youth population growth that will affect future world progress.
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Breaking down the numbers
Pure data doesn’t show the full picture. See what the numbers mean for real people and communities, and how these exemplars are pushing progress forward.
Explore the stories behind the dataProgress Indicators
How do we know we’re making progress?
The Goalkeepers report tracks a set of 18 indicators every year to see what’s changing and why—dig into the data to find out.
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