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Data for the Sustainable Development Goals

The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the official and trusted source of internationally-comparable data
on education, science, culture and communication.

Highlights

Highlighted resources, latest insights, and essential updates on global educational, scientific, and cultural statistics.

UIS Key Achievements in 2024–2025 Report to UNESCO’s General Conference

UIS presented its Statutory Report on the Activities of the Institute to the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference in Samarkand.

World Statistics Day 2025 at the UNESCO Institute for Statistics

Accessible, understandable, and actionable data empower everyone, from policymakers to citizens, to make informed decisions that support sustainable development.

The 2025 UNESCO Framework for Cultural Statistics

Defines culture's scope, domains, and updated value model within the cultural & creative ecosystem.

SDG 4 Scorecard: Countries off track on education targets

2025 SDG 4 Scorecard shows 272M children are out-of-school. Explore the global and regional Scorecards for Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean.

LASER global report and country profiles

Explore a country’s education data ecosystem and its capacity to produce education indicators across five components.

UIS releases new education data

The latest Global Education Data, covering over 200 countries, are out. Check them now!

New UIS knowledge databases

UIS launched two new resources: the Inventory of Benchmarks in National Plans and the Global Mapping of Teacher Requirement Policies.

11th meeting of the EDSC

The 11th EDSC meeting reviewed education data priorities, launched the LASER report & Global Teacher Policies Dashboard, and set next steps.

11th meeting of the GAML

The 11th GAML meeting advanced global learning metrics, focusing on SDG 4.1.1a, assessment eligibility, standard-setting, benchmarks, and MPL blueprint.

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Education & Literacy

Science, Technology & Innovation

Culture

Celebrating 25 years of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics

For 25 years, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics has led the way in data-driven decision-making, advancing education, sciences, and culture. Explore the UIS 25th Anniversary timeline to see the transformational journey of UNESCO and the UIS in leading the statistical agenda by adapting to constantly evolving data needs and staying fit for purpose.

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