This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Vanuatu statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Vanuatuan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Vanuatu-specific metadata information.
| Definition |
proportion of the population who report speaking their indigenous language every day. indigenous language simply means that a language that originated in a specified place and was not brought to that place from elsewhere. |
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| Concept |
The concept of speaking indigenous language daily for a nation based on traditional governance is rooted in recognizing the cultural identity and heritage of the people. Language is a significant aspect of a community’s culture, and preserving and promoting indigenous languages within the daily lives of the people ensures that their unique heritage is not lost. |
| Disaggregation |
National level, Provincial level, regional level, and by gender. |
| Rationale |
Traditional governance is based on cultural practices and values that have been passed down through generations. the use of indigenous language aligns with these cultural practices by providing a means for people to communicate with each other in a way that reflects their cultural identity and values. ultimately, speaking indigenous language daily is about valuing and preserving the heritage and culture of a community. if the majority of the population speaks indigenous language daily, it is a testament to the richness and diversity of cultures that make up our beautiful island nation. |
| Method of Computation |
take number of individuals who speaks indigenous language daily over total population or sample population by the above level of disaggregation then using the calculating formula for finding percentages to calculate their percentages over the total population surveyed in the 2012 and 2020 National Population & Housing Census. |
| Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment |
11.4 11.4.1 (Tier 3) |
| Unit of Measurement |
percentage |
| Frequency of Collection |
not applicable as the two surveys are totally different from each other. but reporting the same indicator in different collections period |