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Statistics Faroe Islands estimates that virtually everyone uses fuels and technologies that do not result in indoor air pollution.
The census in 2011 showed that 0.1% exclusively used coal for heating and 0.1% exclusively used other fuels than electricity and gas for cooking.
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The national metadata provides further information about this table and the indicator published by Statistics Faroe Islands. Indicators are compiled according to international methodology whenever the necessary data are available for the Faroe Islands. Any deviations are documented in the notes.

Metadata update

20210211 09:00
Data reporter

Eyð Maritudóttir Grønadal
Unit of measure

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Data collection calendar

20210426 09:00
Data release calendar

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Data providers

Statistics Faroe Islands: www.hagstova.fo/en
Comment and limitations

Symbols

  • -Zero (not rounded)
  • 0Rounded to zero
  • •Not applicable
  • ••Not available or too uncertain
  • •••Not disclosed, confidentiality/privacy protected

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 7.1.2: Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
Target

Target 7.1: By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
Metadata update

2025-03-28
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

World Health Organization (WHO)
Related indicators

3.9.1: Mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution
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Data release calendar

The annual release of new data for SDG7.1.2 is usually in April (global and regional estimates) and June (country estimates).
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