Indicator Tool
November 29, 2024
Indicators are frequently used in social development to measure evidence of change. They constitute a key component of most monitoring and evaluation systems, but identifying the best set of indicators to use for a specific project can often be a daunting task—particularly for organizations who are just starting out on their M&E journeys.
We’ve compiled this tool to help make that process a little easier. While by no means exhaustive, the indicators in this database are drawn from a wide range of sources and have relevance across a variety of intervention models and the full spectrum of SDG sectors.
To find indicators relevant to your work, use the SDG Sector and Intervention Model selections below to apply filters to the table. Use the Reset button to clear out any applied filters before starting a new search.
Sources include the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, IRIS+, Urban Institute, YouthPower, World Bank, and World Health Organization among others.
| Indicator | Indicator Detail | Sdg_sector | Intervention_model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Outcomes | Indicators measuring improvements in students’ academic performance relative to their peers who didn’t participate in the STEM program. | 04-Quality Education | STEM & Digital Skills |
| Access to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) | The number of individuals living with HIV who have accessed antiretroviral therapy. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Communicable Diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS) |
| Access to Banking | Adoption of digital payment systems and mobile banking services by previously unbanked individuals. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Financial Inclusion |
| Access to Credit | The number of clients who have gained access to microloans or credit options. The total value of microloans disbursed to clients. | 09-Industry Innovation and Infrastructure | Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure |
| Access to Electricity | The percentage of a population with access to electricity | 07-Affordable and Clean Energy | Energy |
| Access to Funding | The number of businesses that have secured financing, loans, or investments as a result of the organization’s assistance. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Access to Representation | The number or percentage of people who are able to access and afford legal representation. Can be disaggregated by gender, ethnicity, geography, etc. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Access to Justice & Rule of Law |
| Access to Services | The percentage of the target population living in households with access to basic services | 01-No Poverty | Poverty Reduction |
| Access to Social and Legal Services | Indicators measuring the availability of social services, education opportunities, and legal aid services within a specified geographic area. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ & Women’s Empowerment |
| Accessibility Enhancements | Improvements in infrastructure, such as the establishment of community banking or agent banking networks, that increase access to financial tools and mechanisms that promote long-term savings or asset accumulation.The number of individuals who have gained access to financial services due to accessibility enhancements. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Financial Inclusion |
| Accommodation Measures | The number and type of accommodations made in a learning environment to ensure that students with disabilities can enjoy equal access to education. | 04-Quality Education | Inclusive Education |
| Actions Against Child Marriage | The number or percentage of influential leaders and communicators (traditional, religious, cultural, political, media) who have made public declarations against child marriage and in support of alternative roles for girls. | 05-Gender Equality | Early & Forced Marriage |
| Actions Against GBV | The number or percentage of influential leaders and communicators (traditional, religious, cultural, political, media) who have made public declarations against gender based violence. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Addressing Structural Barriers | Collaboration with policymakers, regulators, or financial institutions to address barriers to financial access. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Financial Inclusion |
| Adherence to ART | The percentage of individuals on ART who adhere to their treatment regimen. Ideally relative to national or regional rates. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Communicable Diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS) |
| Adherence to NCD Medications | The percentage of patients adhering to prescribed NCD medications. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Adoption of Sustainable Practices | Number or percentage of small-scale farmers adopting sustainable and resilient agricultural practices that increase production, help maintain ecosystems, and strengthen the capacity for adaptation to climate change. | 02-Zero Hunger | Agriculture & Food Security |
| Adult Literacy Rate | The percentage of population aged 15 years and over who can, with understanding, both read and write a short simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, literacy also encompasses numeracy | 04-Quality Education | Literacy & Learning Improvement |
| Availability of Emergency Obstetric Care | The existence and accessibility of emergency obstetric care facilities for maternal complications during childbirth. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Awareness and Education Programs | The number of education and awareness programs conducted in the community or healthcare settings on topics related to mental health awareness and stigma reduction. | 04-Quality Education | Inclusive Education |
| Awareness and Education Programs | The number of education and awareness programs conducted in the community or healthcare settings on topics related to NCD prevention. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Awareness and Education Programs | The number of education and awareness programs conducted with parents and caregivers to enhance their understanding of the importance of early childhood (pre-primary) education. | 04-Quality Education | Early Childhood Development |
| Behavioral Changes | Increase in the percentage of the population engaging in healthy behaviors (e.g., improved diet, physical activity, giving birth in a health facility). Reduction in risky behaviors (e.g., substance abuse). | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Business Expansion | The percentage of businesses that have expanded their operations, such as opening new locations or entering new markets. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Business Survival Rate | The percentage of participant-owned businesses that remain operational after a specific period (e.g., one year or three years). | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Capacity Building | Dollar value of financial and technical assistance committed to developing countries | 17-Partnerships for the Goals | Partnerships for the Goals |
| Capital Raised | The total value of capital, loans, or investments secured by supported entrepreneurs and businesses. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Change in Attitudes | Indicators reflecting an increase in the percentage of key stakeholders (parents, adolescents, young people, community and religious leaders, members of local government, etc.) who believe that it is harmful to get married before age 18. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Change in Attitudes | Indicators reflecting a reduction in the percentage of women who believe a husband/partner is justified in hitting or beating his wife/partner for any of the following five reasons | 05-Gender Equality | Gender Based Violence |
| Child Nutrition Programs | The number or percentage of children participating in nutrition programs, such as supplementary feeding or micronutrient supplementation. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition |
| Child Nutrition Programs | The number or percentage of children participating in nutrition programs, such as supplementary feeding or micronutrient supplementation. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Children in Care | Number or percentage of children reintegrated into family or community placements (removed from residential care) | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Child Protection |
| Chronic Disease Management | Evaluating the control and management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes or hypertension, in patients. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| CHWs/ VHTs | Number of community health workers trained or deployed to deliver specific healthcare services | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Communities Served | Number of communities where the organization’s products and services were available. | 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities | Sustainable Cities & Communities |
| Communities Served | Number of communities where the organization’s products and services were available. | 09-Industry Innovation and Infrastructure | Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure |
| Communities Served | Number of communities where the organization’s products and services were available. | 14-Life Below Water | Life Below Water |
| Communities Served | Number of communities where the organization’s products and services were available. | 15-Life On Land | Life On Land |
| Communities Served | Number of communities where the organization’s products and services were available. | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| Communities Served | Number of communities where the organization’s products and services were available. | 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities | Sustainable Cities & Communities |
| Community Empowerment | The degree of community participation and ownership in WASH programs, contributing to sustainability. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Community Engagement | Number of community members actively participating in health promotion activities. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Community Support Services | The number of community-based support services, including peer support groups and crisis helplines. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Community-Based Advocacy | Number of communities which have improved knowledge or understanding of the concepts of child rights and protection issues, including in relation to labor and gender | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Child Protection |
| Community-Based Child Protection | Number of community-based child protection network(s) or committee(s) or other types of mechanisms that are available and active in ensuring children are protected from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Child Protection |
| Companies Graduated | The number of companies that successfully complete an incubation program. Demonstrates a capacity building pipeline. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Completion Rate | The percentage of enrolled individuals who successfully complete the program. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| Completion Rate | The percentage of scholarship/sponsorship students completing the final year of the school. Expressed as a percentage of the total population of the age group that corresponds to the final year of the school. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. Can be disaggregated by gender or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Scholarship & Sponsorship Programs |
| Composted Waste | Amount of waste disposed by the organization through composting. | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| Contraceptive Distribution | The quantity and type of contraceptive commodities distributed to women of reproductive age to promote family planning and birth spacing. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Communicable Diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS) |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Emergency Care |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Facilities |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Technology & Innovation |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | People with Disabilities |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the health outcomes achieved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Evaluating the cost of care in relation to the nutrition outcomes achieved. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Decrease in Unmet Need for Family Planning | Decrease in the percentage of women who wish to delay or prevent pregnancies but are not using any contraceptive method. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Delayed Pregancy & Marriage | The percentage of girls who report having a say in important decisions and having control within intimate relationships. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ & Women’s Empowerment |
| Disability Awareness | An increased awareness of participants of the issues affecting disabled people. Key issues affecting disabled people may include | 10-Reduced Inequalities | People with Disabilities |
| Disease Incidence and Prevalence | Reduction in the incidence of communicable diseases (e.g., HIV, malaria). | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Disease Incidence and Prevalence | Reduction in the incidence of communicable diseases (e.g., HIV, malaria). Decrease in the prevalence of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension). Ideally compared to a national or regional rate. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Disease Incidence and Prevalence | Reduction in the incidence of communicable diseases (e.g., HIV, malaria). Decrease in the prevalence of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension). Ideally compared to a national or regional rate. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Facilities |
| Disease Incidence and Prevalence | Decrease in the prevalence of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension). | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Early NCD Detection | The percentage of cases diagnosed at an early stage through screenings. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Earnings Growth | The percentage increase in the earnings of participants in their new jobs (vs. baseline established before they were hired) | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Economic Resilience | Evidence of households having emergency funds or improved resilience to economic shocks. | 01-No Poverty | Poverty Reduction |
| Economic Resilience | Evidence of households having emergency funds or improved resilience to economic shocks. | 01-No Poverty | Microfinance |
| Economic Security | The percentage of women who exercise control over economic security for themselves and their children. This includes land, property, and productive asset ownership, savings, access to lending, income sources, etc. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ & Women’s Empowerment |
| Economic Wellbeing | Increase in the income levels and overall economic wellbeing of microfinance beneficiaries (against a baseline established prior to the intervention). Evidence of improved socio-economic conditions, increased income levels, and reduced poverty rates among program participants. | 04-Quality Education | Vocational Education |
| Economic Wellbeing | Increase in the income levels and overall economic wellbeing of microfinance beneficiaries (against a baseline established prior to the intervention). Evidence of improved socio-economic conditions, increased income levels, and reduced poverty rates among program participants. | 01-No Poverty | Microfinance |
| Economic Wellbeing | Increase in the income levels and overall economic wellbeing of microfinance beneficiaries (against a baseline established prior to the intervention). Evidence of improved socio-economic conditions, increased income levels, and reduced poverty rates among program participants. | 01-No Poverty | Poverty Reduction |
| Economic Wellbeing | Increase in the income levels and overall economic wellbeing of gradutes (relative to a control group). Evidence of improved socio-economic conditions, increased income levels, and reduced poverty rates among program participants. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| Economic Wellbeing | Increase in the income levels and overall economic wellbeing of gradutes (relative to a control group). Evidence of improved socio-economic conditions, increased income levels, and reduced poverty rates among program participants. | 04-Quality Education | Vocational Education |
| Economic Wellbeing | Increase in the income levels and overall economic wellbeing of gradutes (relative to a control group). Evidence of improved socio-economic conditions, increased income levels, and reduced poverty rates among program participants. | 04-Quality Education | Tertiary Education |
| Economic Wellbeing | Increase in the income levels and overall economic wellbeing of gradutes (relative to a control group). Evidence of improved socio-economic conditions, increased income levels, and reduced poverty rates among program participants. | 04-Quality Education | Scholarship & Sponsorship Programs |
| Education and Awareness | The number of public activities conducted in the community to raise awareness about gender based violence | 05-Gender Equality | Gender Based Violence |
| Education and Awareness | The number of educational sessions conducted in the community to raise awareness about specific health issues. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Behavior Change Communication |
| Education and Awareness | The number of educational sessions conducted in the community to raise awareness about specific health issues. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Education and Awareness | The number of public activities conducted in the community to raise awareness about gender based violence | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Efficiency of Care | Indicators measuring the improved efficiency and quality of service delivery as a result of technology. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Technology & Innovation |
| Employability Improvement | Increase in average scores on employability rubrics after training (vs. baseline established before training) | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Employer Satisfaction | Employer feedback on work preparedness of trainees hired. Evaluates job performance and fit. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Employment Outcomes | The percentage of students transitioning to further STEM training and/or employment in STEM fields after completing the program. | 04-Quality Education | Vocational Education |
| Employment Placement | The percentage of program graduates who secure employment related to their training. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Employment Rate | Percentage of trainees employed within 3-6 months after program completion | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Energy Savings | Amount of energy savings over the lifetime of products sold or services delivered. | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| Enrollment Rate | The number of individuals who have enrolled in educational programs offered by the organization. Can be disaggregated by gender, region or other dimensions that are important for the organization. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Entrepreneurship and Business Creation | The total number of new businesses launched by program participants. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Environmental Impact | Indicators related to the environmental impact of WASH interventions, such as reduced contamination of water sources and protection of water catchment areas. | 13-ClimateAction | Climate Action |
| Equipped Classrooms | The number of schools or classrooms equipped with equipment to facilitate increased engage with STEM (computers, internet, science labs, etc.) | 04-Quality Education | STEM & Digital Skills |
| Exam Pass Rate | The percentage of scholarship/sponsorship students who achieve the lowest passable grade or above in examinations taking place in the final year of the school. | 04-Quality Education | Secondary Education |
| Exam Pass Rate | The percentage of students who achieve the lowest passable grade or above in examinations taking place in the final year of the school. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| Exam Pass Rate | The percentage of students who achieve the lowest passable grade or above in examinations taking place in the final year of secondary school. | 04-Quality Education | Secondary Education |
| Farmer Education and Training | The number of educational sessions or training programs provided on topics related to agriculture. | 02-Zero Hunger | Agriculture & Food Security |
| Farmer Programs | The number or percentage of small-scale farmers participating in agriculture programs or cooperatives. | 02-Zero Hunger | Agriculture & Food Security |
| Financial Education and Training | The number of financial education sessions or workshops conducted. The number of participants in financial literacy programs or entrepreneurship training. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Financial Inclusion |
| Financial Knowledge | Increase in the number of individuals who demonstrate basic financial management skills, including budgeting, saving, and debt management (against a baseline established prior to the intervention) | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Financial Inclusion |
| Food Waste | Indices measuring food loss or food waste | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| Gender and Safety | Indicators assessing the safety and security of women and girls, including reduced risks associated with collecting water or using sanitation facilities. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Gender-Based Violence Reduction | Indicators reflecting a decrease in gender-based violence, such as intimate partner violence and female genital mutilation/cutting. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Girl-Friendly Environment | The percentage of schools that provide safe and “girl-friendly” environments (e.g., separate toilet for girls, an anonymous complaint box, transportation to/from school, extracurricular activities for girls, etc.) | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ Education |
| Gross Enrolment Ratio | The ratio of total enrolment (regardless of age) to the population of the age group that corresponds to the same level of education. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. Can be disaggregated by gender or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Tertiary Education |
| Gross Enrolment Ratio | The ratio of total enrolment (regardless of age) to the population of the age group that corresponds to the same level of education. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. Can be disaggregated by gender or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Primary Education |
| Gross Enrolment Ratio | The ratio of total enrolment (regardless of age) to the population of the age group that corresponds to the same level of education. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. Can be disaggregated by gender or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| Gross Enrolment Ratio | The ratio of total enrolment (regardless of age) to the population of the age group that corresponds to the same level of education. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. Can be disaggregated by gender or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Tertiary Education |
| Gross Enrolment Ratio | The ratio of total enrolment (regardless of age) to the population of the age group that corresponds to the same level of education. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. Can be disaggregated by gender or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Secondary Education |
| Handwashing Facilities | The number of handwashing stations established in schools, health facilities, and households. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Health Equity | Reduction in health disparities among different groups within the community. Improvement in health outcomes for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income individuals, stigmatized populations). | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | People with Disabilities |
| Health Equity | Reduction in health disparities among different groups within the community. Improvement in health outcomes for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income individuals, stigmatized populations). | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Advocacy & Policy |
| Health Equity | Reduction in health disparities among different groups within the community. Improvement in health outcomes for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income individuals, stigmatized populations). | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Facilities |
| Health Equity | Reduction in health disparities among different groups within the community. Improvement in health outcomes for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income individuals, stigmatized populations). | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Health Equity | Reduction in health disparities among different groups within the community. Improvement in health outcomes for people with disabilities. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | People with Disabilities |
| Health Promotion Success | Increase in knowledge and awareness of health issues within the community. Positive changes in health-related behaviors and practices. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Healthcare Access | Indicators measuring the community’s access to healthcare services, including the proximity of health facilities and availability of essential services. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Facilities |
| Healthcare Utilization | Increase in the utilization of preventive and primary care services. Reduction in avoidable hospitalizations. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| HIV Incidence and Prevalence | Indicators that measure the incidence (new cases) and prevalence (existing cases) of HIV within a specific population or community. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Communicable Diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS) |
| Housing Units | Number of housing units constructed, financed, or improved by the organization. | 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities | Sustainable Cities & Communities |
| Hygiene Promotion Programs | The number of hygiene promotion and behavior change communication programs conducted. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Immunization Coverage | The percentage of children who have received recommended vaccines at the appropriate ages/within the scheduled timeframes. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Improved Access to Education | A reduction in the barriers that participants face to access education, resulting in an improvement in their access. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Improved Body Confidence | An improvement how female participants perceive their physical self and the thoughts and feelings that result from that perception. The feelings can be positive, negative or both, and are influenced by individual and environmental factors. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Improved Cognitive Development | Measures of improved cognitive and developmental outcomes among children. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Improved Communication Skills | Indicators demonstrating change in youth’s ability to adequately express their thoughts, emotions, motives, values, etc. assessed against a baseline established prior to the intervention. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Improved Coping Skills | Indicators demonstrating change in youth’s self-awareness, self-esteem, ability to manage stress, etc. assessed against a baseline established prior to the intervention. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Improved Critical Thinking | Indicators demonstrating change in youth’s problem-solving, decision-making, autonomy, etc. assessed against a baseline established prior to the intervention. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Improved Educational Outcomes | Indicators demonstrating improved learning, academic performance, attainment at school and achievement of qualifications of the participants. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Improved Health and Disease Reduction | Reduction in waterborne diseases, such as diarrhea, cholera, and parasitic infections, as a result of improved water quality and sanitation facilities. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Improved Health Outcomes | Indicators such as improved CD4 counts, reduced opportunistic infections, and overall health improvement among people living with HIV. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Communicable Diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS) |
| Improved Hygiene Practices | Increased adoption of proper hygiene practices, such as handwashing with soap at critical times. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Improved Literacy Rate | The increase in the literacy rate among the target population | 04-Quality Education | Literacy & Learning Improvement |
| Improved Market Linkages | Indicators describing whether the organization improved existing market linkages or engaged new or additional market linkages. | 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities | Sustainable Cities & Communities |
| Improved Mental Health Diagnosis | Indicators reflecting timely and accurate diagnosis of mental health conditions. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Improved School Attendance and Performance | Indicators related to school attendance and academic performance, often associated with improved nutrition. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Inadequate Housing | Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements, or inadequate housing | 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities | Sustainable Cities & Communities |
| Income Generation Participation | The number or percentage of girls who participated in income generating activities. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ & Women’s Empowerment |
| Increase in Contraceptive Use | The percentage of individuals, particularly sexually active women, using contraception to prevent unintended pregnancies. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Increased Appreciation | Number and percentage of audience/community/participants reporting increased appreciation of arts from the program. | 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities | Arts & Culture |
| Increased Awareness | Number and percent of community aware of the particular performing arts opportunities. | 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities | Arts & Culture |
| Increased Fairness and Equity | Improved equality of opportunity and reduced stigma and discrimination for all participants, at work, in public, social and political life, and in people’s life chances | 10-Reduced Inequalities | People with Disabilities |
| Increased Fairness and Equity | Improved equality of opportunity and reduced stigma and discrimination for all participants, at work, in public, social and political life, and in people’s life chances | 10-Reduced Inequalities | Indigenous Populations |
| Increased Fairness and Equity | Improved equality of opportunity and reduced stigma and discrimination for all participants, at work, in public, social and political life, and in people’s life chances | 10-Reduced Inequalities | LGBTQ |
| Increased Fairness and Equity | Improved equality of opportunity and reduced stigma and discrimination for all participants, at work, in public, social and political life, and in people’s life chances | 10-Reduced Inequalities | Refugees & Displaced Persons |
| Increased Fairness and Equity | Improved equality of opportunity and reduced stigma and discrimination for all participants, at work, in public, social and political life, and in people’s life chances | 10-Reduced Inequalities | Refugees & Displaced Persons |
| Increased Female Participation | An increase in female participation (enrolment and sustained engagement) in sports activities. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Increased Health Knowledge | An increase in the participants’ knowledge of potential health risks, their potential consequences and how to prevent them. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Increased Income | Increase in the average income of small-scale food producers. Ideally relative to a baseline established prior to the intervention. | 02-Zero Hunger | Agriculture & Food Security |
| Increased Production | Increase in the agricultural productivity of small-scale food producers. Can be disaggregated by sex, age, class of farming, enterprise size, etc. | 02-Zero Hunger | Agriculture & Food Security |
| Increased Social Capital & Trust | Increased social capital of the participants. Social capital describes the pattern and intensity of formal and informal networks among people and the shared values which arise from those networks. Aspects of social capital include increased levels of trust, increased membership of various groups and improved access to networks and amount of social contact individuals have in their lives. Different types of social capital can be described in terms of different types of networks | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Increased Social Responsibility | Indicators demonstrating change in youth’s empathy, cooperativeness, civic engagement, etc. assessed against a baseline established prior to the intervention. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Individuals Trained | Number of individuals who received training offered by the organization. | 09-Industry Innovation and Infrastructure | Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure |
| Innovation and Product Development | The number of businesses that have developed new products or services. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Investment Diversity | Metrics indicating the diversity of funding sources, including angel investors, venture capital, and crowdfunding. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Job Creation | The number of jobs created by the businesses that have received assistance. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Job Retention | Percentage of placed trainees still employed after 6 months or 1 year. Evaluates job retention outcomes. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Knowledge of Child Protection | Number or percentage of targeted children and community members who know where and how to formally report child protection violations (in the home and community) | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Child Protection |
| Knowledge of Rights | The percentage of adolescent boys, adolescent girls, and women who know their rights and entitlements, including laws on marriage and sexual and reproductive health rights. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Knowledge of Rights | The percentage of adolescent boys, adolescent girls, and women who know their rights and entitlements, including laws on marriage and sexual and reproductive health rights. | 05-Gender Equality | Gender Based Violence |
| Knowledge of Rights | The percentage of adolescent boys, adolescent girls, and women who know their rights and entitlements, including laws on marriage and sexual and reproductive health rights. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ & Women’s Empowerment |
| Knowledge of Rights | The percentage of individuals who know their rights and entitlements. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Access to Justice & Rule of Law |
| Knowledge of Rights | The percentage of children who know their rights and entitlements, including laws on access to education, marriage, and sexual and reproductive health rights. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Child Protection |
| Knowledge of Rights | The percentage of adolescent boys, adolescent girls, and women who know their rights and entitlements, including laws on marriage and sexual and reproductive health rights. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Land Degradation | Indices measuring the proportion of land that is degraded over total land area, including land affected by desertification, as well as drought and floods | 15-Life On Land | Life On Land |
| Land Rights | The number of individuals or percentage of the target population with secure tenure rights to land (with legally recognized documents and with the understanding of their rights) | 01-No Poverty | Land Rights |
| Learning Outcomes | Indicators measuring improved learning outcomes through the use of technology | 04-Quality Education | Education Technology & Innovation |
| Level of Water Stress | Level of baseline water stress on land indirectly or directly managed by the organization. | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| LGBTQ Awareness | An increased awareness of participants of the issues affecting LGBTQ people. Key issues affecting LGBTQ people may include | 10-Reduced Inequalities | LGBTQ |
| LGBTQ Perception | Increased acceptance, understanding and a shift from negative to positive beliefs, values and dispositions of the participants towards and amongst LGBTQ people. This is key to combatting prejudice and harmful practices. | 10-Reduced Inequalities | LGBTQ |
| Male Action Against Child Marriage | The number or percentage of male youth engaged in activities to prevent child marriage, exploitation, and violence. | 05-Gender Equality | Early & Forced Marriage |
| Male Action Against GBV | The number or percentage of male youth engaged in activities to prevent child marriage, exploitation, and violence. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Male Action Against GBV | The number or percentage of male youth engaged in activities to prevent child marriage, exploitation, and violence. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Maternal and Child Health Status | Indicators such as the proportion of underweight children, stunted growth, or anemia prevalence among mothers and children. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition |
| Maternal and Child Health Status | Indicators such as the proportion of underweight children, stunted growth, or anemia prevalence among mothers and children. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Maternal Mortality Rate | The number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, reflecting the safety of maternal health services. Ideally relative to a national or regional rate. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Mental Health Symptom Improvement | Measures of improvements in mental health symptoms, such as reduced anxiety or depression. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Mental Health Treatment Adherence | Indicators of adherence to medication, treatment plans, or therapy sessions for individuals with mental health conditions. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Microenterprise Creation | Number of microenterprises established or expanded with the help of microfinance services. | 01-No Poverty | Microfinance |
| Mortality Rate | The percentage of female deaths that occurred due to gender-based causes. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Mortality Rates | Reduction in disease-specific mortality rates. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Mortality Rates | Decrease in maternal mortality rates. Reduction in infant and child mortality rates. Decrease in overall mortality rates within the community. Ideally relative to a national or regional rate. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Mortality Rates | Including overall mortality rates, disease-specific mortality, and surgical mortality rates. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Facilities |
| Neonatal Mortality Rate | The number of neonatal deaths (within the first 28 days of life) per 1,000 live births. Ideally relative to a national or regional rate. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Number of Cases | Number of court cases in process or resolved | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Access to Justice & Rule of Law |
| Number of Connections | Number of residential and commercial conenctions to utilities and services provided by the organization. | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| Number of Education Workers Trained | The quantity of teachers and education professionals trained. | 04-Quality Education | Education Workforce Development |
| Number of Healthcare Workers Trained | The quantity of healthcare professionals trained. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Number of Healthcare Workers Trained | The quantity of healthcare professionals trained in the diagnosis and management of mental health conditions. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Number of Healthcare Workers Trained | The quantity of healthcare professionals trained in the diagnosis and management of NCDs | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Number of Malnourished Children Treated | The number of children identified as malnourished and receiving treatment or therapeutic feeding. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Number of NCD Screening and Diagnostic Tests | The number of screenings and diagnostic tests conducted for NCDs, such as blood pressure measurements, blood glucose tests, or mental health assessments, leading to early detection and intervention. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Number of Peer Educators and Outreach Workers | The quantity of trained individuals providing outreach and education in communities. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Number of Peer Educators and Outreach Workers | The quantity of trained individuals providing outreach and education in communities. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Communicable Diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS) |
| Number of Peer Educators and Outreach Workers | The quantity of trained individuals providing outreach and education in communities. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Number of Postnatal Care Visits | The number of postnatal care visits attended by mothers and newborns within the recommended time frame after childbirth. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Number of Prenatal Care Visits | The number of prenatal care visits attended by pregnant women, reflecting access to and utilization of antenatal care services. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Number of Procedures | The number of safe and legal abortions provided, where applicable. The number of women screened for cervical cancer and related services. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Number of Sexual and Reproductive Health Education Sessions | The number of educational sessions conducted to provide information on topics like family planning, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and reproductive health. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Nutritional Assessments | The quantity of individuals or communities that have undergone nutritional assessments to determine their nutritional status. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Nutritional Education and Training | The number of educational sessions or training programs provided on topics related to nutrition and dietary practices. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) | Measures of how patients perceive their health and quality of life after treatment. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Facilities |
| Patient Satisfaction | Surveys and feedback from patients to gauge their satisfaction with the care and services received. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Patient Visits | The number of patients the facility sees during a given period, e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly. It helps in understanding the facility’s workload and resource allocation. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Facilities |
| Peer Support Groups | The number of peer groups and clubs for youth that provide peer support, life skills lessons, financial literacy training, savings and credit literarcy, information on sexual and reproductive health rights, etc. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Peer Support Groups | The number of peer groups and clubs for youth that provide peer support, life skills lessons, financial literacy training, savings and credit literarcy, information on sexual and reproductive health rights, etc. | 05-Gender Equality | Gender Based Violence |
| Peer Support Groups | The number of peer groups and clubs for youth that provide peer support, life skills lessons, financial literacy training, savings and credit literarcy, information on sexual and reproductive health rights, etc. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ & Women’s Empowerment |
| Peer Support Groups | The number of peer groups and clubs for youth that provide peer support, life skills lessons, financial literacy training, savings and credit literarcy, information on sexual and reproductive health rights, etc. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Peer Support Participation | The number or percentage of youth who are members of groups that address life skills, protection, nutrition, health, sexual and reproductive health rights, gender norms, etc. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Peer Support Participation | The number or percentage of youth who are members of groups that address life skills, protection, nutrition, health, sexual and reproductive health rights, gender norms, etc. | 05-Gender Equality | Gender Based Violence |
| Peer Support Participation | The number or percentage of youth who are members of groups that address life skills, protection, nutrition, health, sexual and reproductive health rights, gender norms, etc. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ & Women’s Empowerment |
| Peer Support Participation | The number or percentage of youth who are members of groups that address life skills, protection, nutrition, health, sexual and reproductive health rights, gender norms, etc. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| PMTCT Services | The number of pregnant women receiving prevention of mother-to-child transmission services, including antiretroviral drugs. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Prevalence of FGM | The percentage of women aged 15-49 who have undergone female genital mutilation. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Prevalence of GBV | Percentage of women aged 15-49 subjected to physical or sexual violence in their lifetime or in a given period of time. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Prevention Education Sessions | The number of educational sessions on HIV prevention, transmission, and risk reduction conducted. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Communicable Diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS) |
| Primary Completion Rate | The percentage of girls completing the final year of primary school. Expressed as a percentage of the total population of the age group that corresponds to the final year of primary. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. Can be disaggregated by gender or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Primary Education |
| Products/Services Launched | The number of new products,offerings and processes developed and launched by supported companies. Indicates innovation and development. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Protection from Harmful Work | Number or percentage of children removed from harmful work and supported to either attend school or a training opportunity, or placed in non-hazardous work where age-appropriate. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Child Protection |
| Public Satisfaction | Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services; proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive. Can be disaggregated by sex, age, disability, population group, etc. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Access to Justice & Rule of Law |
| Public Transportation | Proportion of the population that has convenient access to public transport | 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities | Sustainable Cities & Communities |
| Quality of Jobs | Indicators related to the quality of jobs created, such as wage levels and benefits. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Communicable Diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS) |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Facilities |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | People with Disabilities |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 02-Zero Hunger | Agriculture & Food Security |
| Quality of Life | Improvement in self-reported quality of life and well-being indicators within the target community or population. Increase in life expectancy and healthy life years. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Rate of Child Marriage | The proportion of women between the ages of 20 and 24 who were married or were in a stable union before truning 18, measured as a percentage. | 05-Gender Equality | Early & Forced Marriage |
| Ratio of Professionals | The ratio of professionals (judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, lawyers, police) to the population | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Access to Justice & Rule of Law |
| Reading/Mathematics Proficiency | A measure of the average performance of students on national assessments. Ideally compared to a national or baseline average. | 04-Quality Education | Primary Education |
| Recycled Materials | Amount of recycled material used in the organization’s products (including packaging). | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| Recycled Water | Amount of waste disposed by the organization through reuse and recycling. | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| Reduced Anti-social Behavior | Participants demonstrate Improved pro-social values and reduction of behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to others. Increased positive social interactions. | 04-Quality Education | Sports for Development |
| Reduced Marine Pollution | Indices measuring coastal eutrophication and/or plastic debris density | 14-Life Below Water | Life Below Water |
| Reduced Reporting | Number or percentage of children who report reduced incidences of violence, neglect abuse, or exploitation | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Child Protection |
| Reduction in Adolescent Pregnancy Rates | A decrease in the number of pregnancies among adolescents, which may reflect improved sexual health education and access to contraception. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Reduction in Food Insecurity | The decrease in the prevalence of food insecurity, reflecting greater access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Reduction in Food Insecurity | The decrease in the prevalence of food insecurity, reflecting greater access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. | 02-Zero Hunger | Agriculture & Food Security |
| Reduction in High-Risk Behaviors | Measures of changes in high-risk sexual behaviors, such as multiple sexual partners or unprotected sex. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Behavior Change Communication |
| Reduction in Hospitalization | The decrease in the number of hospital admissions or emergency room visits related to NCD | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Reduction in Malnutrition Rates | The decrease in the prevalence of malnutrition, including stunting (height-for-age), wasting (weight-for-height), and underweight (weight-for-age), reflecting overall improved nutritional status | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| Reduction in Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) | The percentage of infants born to HIV-positive mothers who are born without HIV. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Reduction in Poverty | The percentage of the target population living above the international or national poverty line. Can be disaggregated by sex, age, urban/rural, employment status, etc. | 01-No Poverty | Poverty Reduction |
| Reduction in Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation | Indicators related to the reduction of self-harm behaviors and suicidal ideation among individuals with mental health conditions. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Reduction in STI Prevalence | A decrease in the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections within the target population. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Reduction in Unsafe Abortions | Reduction in the number of unsafe abortions or complications related to unsafe abortion practices. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Renewable Energy | The percentage of a population using clean fuels and/or renewal energy sources. | 07-Affordable and Clean Energy | Energy |
| Repetition Rate | The proportion of students from a cohort enrolled in a given grade who study in the same grade the following year. | 04-Quality Education | Secondary Education |
| Repetition Rate | The proportion of students from a cohort enrolled in a given grade who study in the same grade the following year. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| Reporting Rates | Number or percentage of women reporting forms of violence to law enforcement officials or initiating legal action. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Resources Mobilized | Financial resources mobilized for developing countries from multiple sources | 17-Partnerships for the Goals | Partnerships for the Goals |
| Retention in Care | The percentage of individuals who remain engaged in care and continue to receive services. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Communicable Diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS) |
| Revenue Growth | The increase in revenue generated by businesses that received support from the organization. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Entrepreneur & Enterprise Support |
| Road Access | Proportion of the rural population who live within 2km of an all-season road | 09-Industry Innovation and Infrastructure | Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure |
| Sanitation Facilities Constructed or Upgraded | The number of new sanitation facilities constructed or existing ones upgraded to improve sanitation conditions. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Sanitation Facility Access or Coverage | The number or percentage of people with access to improved sanitation facilities. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Savings Behavior | Increase in the percentage of individuals saving money regularly and building financial assets. | 01-No Poverty | Microfinance |
| Savings Mobilization | The total value of savings mobilized through the organization’s programs and initiatives.The number of clients with active savings accounts. | 01-No Poverty | Microfinance |
| School Attendance | Improved school attendance, particularly among girls, due to access to water and sanitation facilities in schools. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| School Construction | The number of schools constructed during a given period. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| School Feeding Programs | The number of students provided with nutritious meals as part of school feeding programs. | 02-Zero Hunger | Nutrition |
| School Infrastructure | The number or percentage of schools with buildings in good repair. The number or percentage of schools with sufficient classroom space. The number or percentage of schools with sufficient sanitation facilities. The number or percentage of schools with equipped libraries. The number or percentage of schools with equipped science labs. The number or percentage of schools with computer facilities. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| Secondary Completion Rate | The percentage of students completing the final year of secondary school. Expressed as a percentage of the total population of the age group that corresponds to the final year of secondary. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. Can be disaggregated by gender or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Secondary Education |
| Secondary Completion Rate | The percentage of girls completing the final year of secondary school. Expressed as a percentage of the total population of the age group that corresponds to the final year of secondary. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ & Women’s Empowerment |
| Secondary Completion Rate | The percentage of girls completing the final year of secondary school. Expressed as a percentage of the total population of the age group that corresponds to the final year of secondary. Can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students, because of early or late school entrance and/or grade repetition. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ Education |
| Self Advocacy Rate | The number or percentage of girls who self-report that they feel capable of effectively advocating for themselves in their communities and that they have opportunities to do so. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Self Advocacy Rate | The number or percentage of girls who self-report that they feel capable of effectively advocating for themselves in their communities and that they have opportunities to do so. | 05-Gender Equality | Gender Based Violence |
| Self Advocacy Rate | The number or percentage of girls who self-report that they feel capable of effectively advocating for themselves in their communities and that they have opportunities to do so. | 05-Gender Equality | Girls’ & Women’s Empowerment |
| Self Advocacy Rate | The number or percentage of girls who self-report that they feel capable of effectively advocating for themselves in their communities and that they have opportunities to do so. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Service Utilization | The number of individuals accessing mental health services, including outpatient visits, counseling sessions, and support groups. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Service Utilization | The number of individuals accessing NCD services, including outpatient visits, counseling sessions, and support groups. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Non-Communicable Diseases |
| Service Utilization | The number of individuals accessing therapeutic services, including outpatient visits, counseling sessions, and support groups. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | People with Disabilities |
| Service Utilization | The number of individuals accessing social services. | 10-Reduced Inequalities | Refugees & Displaced Persons |
| Service Utilization | The number of individuals accessing social services. | 10-Reduced Inequalities | Indigenous Populations |
| Service Utilization / Preventative Measures | Number of individuals who received preventive screenings. The number of individuals accessing PrEP as a preventive measure. Number of mosquito nets distributed for malaria prevention. Number of clean water sources provided or improved. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Community Health Workers & Outreaches |
| Service Utilization Rate | The number or percentage of survivors of sexual and other violence who access medical (e.g., emergency care, treatment of injuries), psychosocial, and legal services. | 16-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions | Violence Prevention |
| Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge & Behaviors | Indicators reflecting improved knowledge and understanding of sexual and reproductive health among adolescents and adoption of behaviors related to sexual and reproductive health, such as safer sex practices and contraceptive use. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Skill Utilization | Number of trainees who implement new strategies or technologies learned through the organization | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Skilled Birth Attendance Rate | Number or percentage of births attended by skilled healthcare providers, such as midwives or doctors, which can reflect the safety of childbirth. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Skills and Knowledge Gained | Assessment of the increase in participants’ skills or knowledge after completing the program. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Skills Outcomes | The percentage of students with ICT skills. Can be disaggregated by type of skill. | 04-Quality Education | STEM & Digital Skills |
| Societal Integration | Disabled people feel more integrated in society. Integration means people’s ability to play an active part within their community in terms of holding valued roles, participating in meaningful activities and developing lasting friendships. Being integrated into the community gives people a sense of purpose and identity. It also improves people’s self-esteem and quality of life. | 10-Reduced Inequalities | People with Disabilities |
| Solid Waste Collection | Proportion of municipal solid waste collected and managed in controlled facilities out of total municipal waste generated | 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities | Sustainable Cities & Communities |
| Staffing Ratios | Measuring the ratio of healthcare professionals to patients, including nurses and doctors. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Facilities |
| STI Screening and Treatment | The number of individuals screened and treated for sexually transmitted infections. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Sexual & Reproductive Health |
| Stigma and Discrimination Reduction | Indicators reflecting a reduction in stigma and discrimination against the target population. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | People with Disabilities |
| Stigma and Discrimination Reduction | Indicators reflecting a reduction in stigma and discrimination against the target population. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Health Advocacy & Policy |
| Stigma and Discrimination Reduction | Indicators reflecting a reduction in stigma and discrimination against the target population. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Mental Health |
| Stigma and Discrimination Reduction | Indicators reflecting a reduction in stigma and discrimination against the target population. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | People with Disabilities |
| Student to Teacher Ratio | Measuring the ratio of teachers to students. | 04-Quality Education | Tertiary Education |
| Student to Teacher Ratio | Measuring the ratio of teachers to students. | 04-Quality Education | Secondary Education |
| Student to Teacher Ratio | Measuring the ratio of teachers to students. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| Student to Teacher Ratio | Measuring the ratio of teachers to students. | 04-Quality Education | Primary Education |
| Students with Disabilities Enrolment Rate (Mainstream) | The percentage of students with disabilities enrolled in mainstream schools in a given level of education as a percentage of the total number of children with disabilities in that level of education. | 04-Quality Education | Inclusive Education |
| Students with Disabilities Enrolment Rate (Non-Mainstream) | The percentage of students with disabilities enrolled in schools dedicated for children with disabilities in a given level of education as a percentage of the total number of children with disabilities in that level of education. | 04-Quality Education | Inclusive Education |
| Sustainable Fish Stocks | Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustianable levels | 14-Life Below Water | Life Below Water |
| Sustainable Forest Management | Indices measuring progress made toward sustainable forest management, restoration of degraded forests, and increased afforestation | 15-Life On Land | Life On Land |
| Technology Products Developed | Number of technology products developed for use in the healthcare ecosystem. | 04-Quality Education | Education Technology & Innovation |
| Tertiary Completion Rate | The percentage of girls receiving their degree from a tertiary institution (applicable to first degree only). Expressed as a percentage of the total population of the age group that corresponds to the final year of tertiary. Can be disaggregated by gender or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Tertiary Education |
| Total Enrolment | The number of adults aged 15 and above enrolled in adult education programs, excluding enrollment in secondary school, vocational training programs, and tertiary institutions. | 04-Quality Education | Vocational Education |
| Total Enrolment | The number of students enrolled in pre-primary school. | 04-Quality Education | Early Childhood Development |
| Total Enrolment | The number of students enrolled in secondary school. | 04-Quality Education | Secondary Education |
| Total Enrolment | The number of students enrolled in vocational education. | 04-Quality Education | Vocational Education |
| Total Enrolment | The number of students enrolled in literacy and learning improvement programs. | 04-Quality Education | Literacy & Learning Improvement |
| Total Enrolment | The number of students enrolled in tertiary level education. | 04-Quality Education | Tertiary Education |
| Total Enrolment | The number of students enrolled in primary school. | 04-Quality Education | Primary Education |
| Total Enrolment | The number of students receiving scholarship or sponsorship through the program. Can be disaggregated by gender, fee status, income status, or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Scholarship & Sponsorship Programs |
| Total Enrolment | The number of students enrolled in the school. Can be disaggregated by gender, fee status, income status, or other groupings. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| Trained Teachers Rate | The percentage of teachers in mainstream schools who have are specifically trained to teach children on STEM. | 04-Quality Education | STEM & Digital Skills |
| Trainee Satisfaction | Assessment of the trainees’ experience and satisfaction with the skills program, and how likely they are to recommend it to someone else. e.g, net promoter score. | 08-Decent Work and Economic Growth | Job Skills Education & Training |
| Transition Rate | The proportion of scholarship/sponsorship students who transition from the final year of one level of schooling to the next level of schooling. | 04-Quality Education | Secondary Education |
| Transition Rate | The proportion of students who transition from the final year of one level of schooling to the next level of schooling. | 04-Quality Education | Schools |
| Transition Rate | The proportion of students who transition from the final year of secondary school to tertiary education (college, university, other higher education) | 04-Quality Education | Secondary Education |
| Under-five Mortality Rate | The number of deaths of children under the age of five per 1,000 live births. Ideally relative to a national or regional rate. | 03-Good Health and Wellbeing | Maternal & Child Health |
| Units/Volume Produced | Amount of the product/service produced by the organization. | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| Volume of Production | Total volume of agricultural product harvested by small-scale food producers. | 02-Zero Hunger | Agriculture & Food Security |
| Waste Reduction | Amount of waste avoided or reduced through programs for substitution, refurbishing, reusing, and recycling. | 12-Responsible Consumption and Production | Responsible Consumption & Production |
| Water Points Constructed or Rehabilitated | The quantity of new water sources constructed or existing sources rehabilitated to provide safe water. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Water Source Access | The percentage of the target population with access to improved and safe water sources. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Water System Functionality | The percentage of water supply systems that are functional and well-maintained. | 06-Clean Water and Sanitation | WASH & Waste Management |
| Youth Participation | The number of youth participating in the program. | 04-Quality Education | STEM & Digital Skills |
| Youth Participation | The number of youth participating in the program. | 04-Quality Education | STEM & Digital Skills |
| Youth Trained | The number of youth trained in soft skills / life skills through the program. | 04-Quality Education | Enrichment & Life Skills |
