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

Chart showing poverty trends and projections199020172030030%60%6%2%1%29%35%

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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

Chart showing sub-Saharan Africa population rates and projected rates.19902017205001220

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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

Chart showing HIV infection rates and projected rates19902017201700.510.260.42

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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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Stories behind the data

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 data

Progress 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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