SDGs: Summary

The 17 SDGs were established by the United Nations in 2015. Leaders of 193 countries committed to this sustainable development agenda, which runs until 2030. We are now over half way through the period in which the goals must be achieved.

Progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Netherlands also reflects the state of well-being in the country. Here, each SDG describes well-being themes and trends in the Netherlands from its specific perspective. Some SDGs have been broken down into two or three parts, as they cover a wider range of perspectives.

Trends of indicators measured for each SDGplus
This figure shows the percentage share in the total number of indicators in the dashboard for each SDG.
SDG 1: No poverty
1 No poverty
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 1 No poverty: 33.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 1 No poverty: 58.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 1 No poverty: 8.3%
SDG 2: Zero hunger
2 Zero hunger
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 2 Zero hunger: 50% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 2 Zero hunger: 33.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 2 Zero hunger: 16.7%
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
3 Good health and well-being
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 17.6% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 64.7% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 17.6%
SDG 4: Quality education
4 Quality education
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 4 Quality education: 55.6% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 4 Quality education: 22.2% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 4 Quality education: 22.2%
SDG 5: Gender equality
5 Gender equality
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 5 Gender equality: 66.7% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 5 Gender equality: 33.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 5 Gender equality: 0%
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
6 Clean water and sanitation
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 8.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 75% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 16.7%
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
7 Affordable and clean energy
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 40% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 46.7% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 13.3%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 26.7% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 66.7% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 6.7%
8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 64.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 21.4% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 14.3%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 37.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 43.8% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 18.8%
9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 45.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 54.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 0%
9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 36.4% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 54.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 9.1%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 23.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 58.8% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 17.6%
10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 20% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 40% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 40%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 31.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 37.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 31.3%
11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 14.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 64.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 21.4%
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
12 Responsible consumption and production
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 28.6% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 71.4% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 0%
SDG 13: Climate action
13 Climate action
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 13 Climate action: 50% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 13 Climate action: 40% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 13 Climate action: 10%
SDG 14: Life below water
14 Life below water
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 14 Life below water: 75% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 14 Life below water: 25% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 14 Life below water: 0%
SDG 15: Life on land
15 Life on land
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 15 Life on land: 0% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 15 Life on land: 69.2% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 15 Life on land: 30.8%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 23.1% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 61.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 15.4%
16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 15.4% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 46.2% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 38.5%
SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
17 Partnerships for the goals
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 37.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 62.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 0%
SDG 14: Life below water
14 Life below water
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 14 Life below water: 75% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 14 Life below water: 25% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 14 Life below water: 0%
SDG 5: Gender equality
5 Gender equality
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 5 Gender equality: 66.7% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 5 Gender equality: 33.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 5 Gender equality: 0%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 64.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 21.4% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 14.3%
SDG 4: Quality education
4 Quality education
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 4 Quality education: 55.6% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 4 Quality education: 22.2% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 4 Quality education: 22.2%
SDG 2: Zero hunger
2 Zero hunger
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 2 Zero hunger: 50% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 2 Zero hunger: 33.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 2 Zero hunger: 16.7%
SDG 13: Climate action
13 Climate action
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 13 Climate action: 50% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 13 Climate action: 40% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 13 Climate action: 10%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 45.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 54.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 0%
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
7 Affordable and clean energy
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 40% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 46.7% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 13.3%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 37.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 43.8% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 18.8%
SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
17 Partnerships for the goals
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 37.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 62.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 0%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 36.4% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 54.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 9.1%
SDG 1: No poverty
1 No poverty
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 1 No poverty: 33.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 1 No poverty: 58.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 1 No poverty: 8.3%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 31.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 37.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 31.3%
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
12 Responsible consumption and production
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 28.6% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 71.4% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 0%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 26.7% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 66.7% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 6.7%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 23.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 58.8% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 17.6%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 23.1% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 61.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 15.4%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 20% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 40% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 40%
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
3 Good health and well-being
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 17.6% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 64.7% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 17.6%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 15.4% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 46.2% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 38.5%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 14.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 64.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 21.4%
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
6 Clean water and sanitation
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 8.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 75% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 16.7%
SDG 15: Life on land
15 Life on land
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 15 Life on land: 0% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 15 Life on land: 69.2% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 15 Life on land: 30.8%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 20% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 40% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 40%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 15.4% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 46.2% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 38.5%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 31.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 37.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 31.3%
SDG 15: Life on land
15 Life on land
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 15 Life on land: 0% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 15 Life on land: 69.2% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 15 Life on land: 30.8%
SDG 4: Quality education
4 Quality education
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 4 Quality education: 55.6% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 4 Quality education: 22.2% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 4 Quality education: 22.2%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 14.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 64.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 21.4%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 37.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 43.8% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 18.8%
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
3 Good health and well-being
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 17.6% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 64.7% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 17.6%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 23.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 58.8% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 17.6%
SDG 2: Zero hunger
2 Zero hunger
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 2 Zero hunger: 50% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 2 Zero hunger: 33.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 2 Zero hunger: 16.7%
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
6 Clean water and sanitation
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 8.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 75% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 16.7%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 23.1% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 61.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 15.4%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 64.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 21.4% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 14.3%
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
7 Affordable and clean energy
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 40% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 46.7% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 13.3%
SDG 13: Climate action
13 Climate action
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 13 Climate action: 50% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 13 Climate action: 40% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 13 Climate action: 10%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 36.4% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 54.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 9.1%
SDG 1: No poverty
1 No poverty
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 1 No poverty: 33.3% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 1 No poverty: 58.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 1 No poverty: 8.3%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 26.7% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 66.7% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 6.7%
SDG 5: Gender equality
5 Gender equality
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 5 Gender equality: 66.7% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 5 Gender equality: 33.3% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 5 Gender equality: 0%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 45.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 54.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 0%
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
12 Responsible consumption and production
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 28.6% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 71.4% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 0%
SDG 14: Life below water
14 Life below water
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 14 Life below water: 75% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 14 Life below water: 25% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 14 Life below water: 0%
SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
17 Partnerships for the goals
indicators which show an increasing trend SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 37.5% indicators that show neither an increasing nor a decreasing trend SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 62.5% indicators which show a decreasing trend SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 0%
Trends of indicators measured for each SDGplus
Goal Indicators with increasing well-being (%) Indicators without increasing or decreasing well-being (%) Indicators with decreasing well-being (%)
1 No poverty 33.3 58.3 8.3
2 Zero hunger 50 33.3 16.7
3 Good health and well-being 17.6 64.7 17.6
4 Quality education 55.6 22.2 22.2
5 Gender equality 66.7 33.3 0
6 Clean water and sanitation 8.3 75 16.7
7 Affordable and clean energy 40 46.7 13.3
8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production 26.7 66.7 6.7
8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time 64.3 21.4 14.3
9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility 37.5 43.8 18.8
9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business 45.5 54.5 0
9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation 36.4 54.5 9.1
10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality 23.5 58.8 17.6
10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability 20 40 40
11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing 31.3 37.5 31.3
11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment 14.3 64.3 21.4
12 Responsible consumption and production 28.6 71.4 0
13 Climate action 50 40 10
14 Life below water 75 25 0
15 Life on land 0 69.2 30.8
16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace 23.1 61.5 15.4
16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions 15.4 46.2 38.5
17 Partnerships for the goals 37.5 62.5 0

Trends

The summary figure combines all indicators for which a medium-term trend (2016–2023) was calculated. It shows the percentage of indicators moving towards the goal (green), the percentage showing a neutral trend (grey) and the percentage moving away from the goal (red).

  • Over half the indicators are moving towards higher well-being in zero hunger (SDG 2), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), labour and leisure time (SDG 8.2), climate action (SDG 13) and life below water (SDG 14).
  • At least a quarter of indicators are moving towards lower well-being in financial sustainability (SDG 10.2), housing (SDG 11.1), life on land (SDG 15) and institutions (SDG 16.2).

Position of the Netherlands in the EU for each SDGplus
This figure shows the average position for the indicators in the dashboard for each SDG.
SDG 1: No poverty
1 No poverty
SDG 1 No poverty: 80% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
80%
80%
SDG 2: Zero hunger
2 Zero hunger
SDG 2 Zero hunger: 43% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
43%
43%
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
3 Good health and well-being
SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 63% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
63%
63%
SDG 4: Quality education
4 Quality education
SDG 4 Quality education: 64% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
64%
64%
SDG 5: Gender equality
5 Gender equality
SDG 5 Gender equality: 60% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
60%
60%
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
6 Clean water and sanitation
SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 50% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
50%
50%
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
7 Affordable and clean energy
SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 44% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
44%
44%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production
SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 68% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
68%
68%
8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time
SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 71% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
71%
71%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility
SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 50% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
50%
50%
9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business
SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 78% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
78%
78%
9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation
SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 69% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
69%
69%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality
SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 79% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
79%
79%
10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability
SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 54% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
54%
54%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing
SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 66% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
66%
66%
11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment
SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 50% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
50%
50%
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
12 Responsible consumption and production
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 71% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
71%
71%
SDG 13: Climate action
13 Climate action
SDG 13 Climate action: 40% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
40%
40%
SDG 14: Life below water
14 Life below water
SDG 14 Life below water: 33% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
33%
33%
SDG 15: Life on land
15 Life on land
SDG 15 Life on land: 48% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
48%
48%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace
SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 64% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
64%
64%
16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions
SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 79% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
79%
79%
SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
17 Partnerships for the goals
SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 83% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
83%
83%
SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
17 Partnerships for the goals
SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 83% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
83%
83%
SDG 1: No poverty
1 No poverty
SDG 1 No poverty: 80% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
80%
80%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality
SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 79% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
79%
79%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions
SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 79% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
79%
79%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business
SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 78% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
78%
78%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time
SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 71% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
71%
71%
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
12 Responsible consumption and production
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 71% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
71%
71%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation
SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 69% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
69%
69%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production
SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 68% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
68%
68%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing
SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 66% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
66%
66%
SDG 4: Quality education
4 Quality education
SDG 4 Quality education: 64% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
64%
64%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace
SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 64% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
64%
64%
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
3 Good health and well-being
SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 63% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
63%
63%
SDG 5: Gender equality
5 Gender equality
SDG 5 Gender equality: 60% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
60%
60%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability
SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 54% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
54%
54%
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
6 Clean water and sanitation
SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 50% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
50%
50%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility
SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 50% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
50%
50%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment
SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 50% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
50%
50%
SDG 15: Life on land
15 Life on land
SDG 15 Life on land: 48% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
48%
48%
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
7 Affordable and clean energy
SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 44% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
44%
44%
SDG 2: Zero hunger
2 Zero hunger
SDG 2 Zero hunger: 43% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
43%
43%
SDG 13: Climate action
13 Climate action
SDG 13 Climate action: 40% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
40%
40%
SDG 14: Life below water
14 Life below water
SDG 14 Life below water: 33% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
33%
33%
SDG 14: Life below water
14 Life below water
SDG 14 Life below water: 33% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
33%
33%
SDG 13: Climate action
13 Climate action
SDG 13 Climate action: 40% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
40%
40%
SDG 2: Zero hunger
2 Zero hunger
SDG 2 Zero hunger: 43% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
43%
43%
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
7 Affordable and clean energy
SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: 44% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
44%
44%
SDG 15: Life on land
15 Life on land
SDG 15 Life on land: 48% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
48%
48%
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
6 Clean water and sanitation
SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation: 50% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
50%
50%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility
SDG 9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility: 50% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
50%
50%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment
SDG 11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment: 50% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
50%
50%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability
SDG 10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability: 54% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
54%
54%
SDG 5: Gender equality
5 Gender equality
SDG 5 Gender equality: 60% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
60%
60%
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
3 Good health and well-being
SDG 3 Good health and well-being: 63% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
63%
63%
SDG 4: Quality education
4 Quality education
SDG 4 Quality education: 64% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
64%
64%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace
SDG 16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace: 64% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
64%
64%
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing
SDG 11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing: 66% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
66%
66%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production
SDG 8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production: 68% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
68%
68%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation
SDG 9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation: 69% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
69%
69%
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time
SDG 8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time: 71% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
71%
71%
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
12 Responsible consumption and production
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production: 71% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
71%
71%
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business
SDG 9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business: 78% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
78%
78%
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality
SDG 10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality: 79% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
79%
79%
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions
SDG 16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions: 79% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
79%
79%
SDG 1: No poverty
1 No poverty
SDG 1 No poverty: 80% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: highest quartile
80%
80%
SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
17 Partnerships for the goals
SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals: 83% Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries: median quartile
83%
83%
Position of the Netherlands in the EU for each SDGplus
Goal Average position of the Netherlands in ranking EU-27 countries (%) Position of the Netherlands in section inside ranking EU-27 countries
1 No poverty 80 highest quartile
2 Zero hunger 43 median quartile
3 Good health and well-being 63 median quartile
4 Quality education 64 median quartile
5 Gender equality 60 median quartile
6 Clean water and sanitation 50 median quartile
7 Affordable and clean energy 44 median quartile
8.1 Decent work and economic growth: economy and factors of production 68 median quartile
8.2 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time 71 median quartile
9.1 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility 50 median quartile
9.2 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: sustainable business 78 highest quartile
9.3 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: knowledge and innovation 69 median quartile
10.1 Reduced inequalities: social cohesion and inequality 79 highest quartile
10.2 Reduced inequalities: financial sustainability 54 median quartile
11.1 Sustainable cities and communities: housing 66 median quartile
11.2 Sustainable cities and communities: living environment 50 median quartile
12 Responsible consumption and production 71 median quartile
13 Climate action 40 median quartile
14 Life below water 33 median quartile
15 Life on land 48 median quartile
16.1 Peace, justice and strong institutions: security and peace 64 median quartile
16.2 Peace, justice and strong institutions: institutions 79 highest quartile
17 Partnerships for the goals 83 median quartile

Positions

International comparison is not possible for all indicators in the monitor. Where comparison is possible, we established the average position of the Netherlands within the EU27 for each SDG.

Compared with other EU countries, the Netherlands ranks among the leaders for no poverty (SDG 1), social cohesion and inequality (SDG 10.1), sustainable business (SDG 9.2) and institutions (SDG 16.2).