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.
| Proxy |
No |
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| Definition |
The “Indicators of Women’s Empowerment” encompass a set of metrics that collectively measure the extent to which women have control over their lives, the ability to make decisions, and access to opportunities across various domains, including economic, political, social, and personal spheres. These indicators reflect women’s autonomy, participation, and influence in different aspects of society. |
| Concept |
Women’s empowerment is a multidimensional concept that includes economic independence, political participation, educational attainment, health, social status, and personal autonomy. Indicators of women’s empowerment aim to capture these dimensions to assess how empowered women are within a specific context. Common indicators include women’s participation in the workforce, access to education, representation in political bodies, control over resources, freedom from violence, and participation in decision-making processes. |
| Disaggregation |
Sector |
| Rationale |
Monitoring indicators of women’s empowerment is crucial for assessing progress toward gender equality and understanding the barriers that women face in achieving full empowerment. These indicators provide insight into how well societies are supporting women in gaining the skills, opportunities, and autonomy needed to make decisions that affect their lives. |
| Method of Computation |
To compute the “Indicators of Women’s Empowerment,” first select a set of specific indicators representing various dimensions of empowerment, such as economic participation, education, political leadership, health, and decision-making authority. Collect data on each of these indicators from relevant sources, such as national surveys, census data, and administrative records. Calculate and aggregate the individual indicator values to assess the overall level of women’s empowerment, and track trends over time to measure progress. This composite assessment provides insights into how well women are being empowered in different areas of life. Formula: Women’s Labour Force Participation Rate (%) = (Number of Women in the Labour Force/Total Number of Women of Working Age) * 100 Proportion of Women in Leadership (%) = (Number of Women in Leadership Positions/Total Number of Leadership Positions) * 100 |
| Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment |
5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.a.1 & 5.c.1 |
| Unit of Measurement |
Number |
| Frequency of Collection |
annually |