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Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology

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

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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 name Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
Indicator number 7.1.2
Indicator display order (within Goal page) 07-01-02
Target name By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
Target number 7.1
Global indicator description Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology is calculated as the number of people using clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting divided by total population reporting that any cooking, heating or lighting, expressed as percentage. “Clean” is defined by the emission rate targets and specific fuel recommendations (i.e. against unprocessed coal and kerosene) included in the normative guidance WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: household fuel combustion.
UN designated tier 1
UN custodian agency International Trade Centre (ITC) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) The World Trade Organization (WTO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 232 KB) opens in a new window