Measuring the SDGs an initial picture for the Netherlands

10 Reduced inequalities – Reduce inequality within and among countries
Netherlands
EU ranking
Unit
year value year position
SDG targets, indicators and alternative indicators
10.1 Progressively achieve and sustain income growth of
the bottom 40 per cent of the population
10.1.1 Growth rates of household expenditure or income
per capita among the bottom 40 per cent of the population
and the total population
Income inequality (Palma ratio) [a] richest 10% of population: poorest
40% of population
10.2 Empower and promote the social, economic and
political inclusion of all
10.2.1 Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of
median income
At-risk-of-poverty rate [a] % of population at risk of poverty,
i.e. with an income below the critical
threshold (= 50% of the median
income of the population)
10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities
10.3.1 Proportion of the population reporting having
personally felt discriminated against or harassed
Perceived discrimination [a] % of population who describe themselves
as being part of a group that is
discriminated against
10.4 Adopt fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and
progressively achieve greater equality
10.4.1 Labour share of GDP [a] % of GDP (incl. wages and social
protection transfers)
10.5 Improve the regulation and monitoring of global
financial markets and institutions and strengthen the
implementation of such regulations
10.5.1 Financial Soundness Indicators [2]
10.6 Ensure enhanced representation and voice for
developing countries in decision-making in global international
economic and financial institutions
10.6.1 Proportion of members and voting rights of
developing countries in international organizations
10.7 Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible
migration and mobility of people
10.7.1 Recruitment cost borne by employee as a proportion
of yearly income earned in country of destination
10.7.2 Number of countries that have implemented wellmanaged
migration policies
[1]
[2]
2014 0.97 2013 6 (21)
2015 6.5 2015 3 (26)
2014 9.2 2014 14 (18)
2015 49.0 2015 6 (28)
Migrant integration [b] MIPEX scale 0–100 2014 61 2014 6 (28)
[a] Official SDG indicator measured; [b] Alternative indicator.
[1] The Netherlands has realised or almost realised target; or target is not relevant for the Netherlands; [2] To be developed; maybe difficult
to quantify.
For metadata on the indicators, see: https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/publicatie/2016/44/meten-van-sdgs-een-eerste-beeld-voor-nederland
(English translation forthcoming)
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