This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Faroe Islands statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Faroese statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Faroese-specific metadata information.
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Headline data
| Year | Value | Units | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.3 | pct. | Unemployment rate |
| 2016 | 3.5 | pct. | Unemployment rate |
| 2017 | 2.5 | pct. | Unemployment rate |
| 2018 | 1.8 | pct. | Unemployment rate |
| 2019 | 1.3 | pct. | Unemployment rate |
| 2020 | 1.7 | pct. | Unemployment rate |
| 2021 | 2.1 | pct. | Unemployment rate |
| 2022 | 2.0 | pct. | Unemployment rate |
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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 8.5.2: Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value |
| Metadata update |
2025-03-28 |
| International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring |
International Labour Organization (ILO) |
| Related indicators |
1.1.1, 8.2.1, 8.3.1, 8.6.1, 10.4.1 |
| Link to UN metadata | Metadata on this indicator opens in a new window |
Source 1
| Organisation |
Statistics Faroe Islands |
|---|---|
| Link to data source | Statistics Faroe Islands opens in a new window |
| Contact details |
jogvanb@hagstova.fo |