All data displayed on this platform is sourced directly from the official United Nations Sustainable Development Goals API, which aggregates data from multiple UN agencies and international organizations.
API Endpoint:
https://unstats.un.org/sdgapi/v1/sdgSDG 1: No Poverty - Data Sources
Indicator: SI_POV_DAY1 - Proportion of population below international poverty line
The World Bank's Poverty & Inequality Platform provides the primary data for measuring extreme poverty worldwide. The international poverty line is set at $2.15 per day (2017 purchasing power parity), representing the minimum level needed to meet basic needs.
Methodology:
- • Based on household consumption and income surveys
- • Adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) across countries
- • Updated periodically as new survey data becomes available
- • Covers over 160 countries with varying frequency
The World Development Indicators database provides comprehensive economic and social statistics that complement poverty measurements, including GDP, income distribution, and social protection coverage.
WDI DatabaseSDG 2: Zero Hunger - Data Sources
Indicator: SN_ITK_DEFC - Prevalence of undernourishment (%)
The FAO measures the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels required to maintain a normal, active, and healthy life.
Methodology:
- • Based on food balance sheets and household surveys
- • Accounts for dietary energy requirements by age and gender
- • Reported as 3-year moving averages to smooth volatility
- • Covers all countries with available food consumption data
Other indicators tracked by FAO and partner organizations include:
- • Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (AG_PRD_FIESMS)
- • Prevalence of stunting among children under 5
- • Prevalence of wasting among children under 5
- • Agricultural productivity and smallholder income
Data Quality & Limitations
Data Availability
Not all countries have data for all years. Data availability depends on when countries conduct household surveys and report to international organizations. Some countries may have gaps of several years between data points.
Estimates & Modeling
Some values are estimates or modeled data when direct measurements are unavailable. The data includes attributes indicating the nature of each value (country data, estimated, modeled, etc.).
Time Lags
There is typically a 1-3 year lag between data collection and publication due to the time required for survey processing, quality control, and international reporting.
Methodology Changes
The international poverty line and calculation methodologies are periodically updated (e.g., from $1.90/day in 2011 PPP to $2.15/day in 2017 PPP). Historical data is revised to maintain consistency.
This platform fetches data in real-time from the UN SDG API, so any updates to the official database are immediately reflected. The UN typically updates SDG indicators:
- • Annually: Major data releases usually occur in July
- • Quarterly: Minor updates as new country data becomes available
- • Ad-hoc: Corrections and revisions as needed