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Exploring data sources
Investigation into generating/identifying appropriate data for this UN SDG Indicator is currently underway.

FAO (through AQUASTAT) collect, compile and publish this data. It is scheduled for release in November2018.

National Metadata

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Australia closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Australian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Australia-specific metadata information.

Responsible agency
The agency responsible for this data entry is Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Reporting Year
2018
Caveat
Investigation into generating/identifying appropriate data for this UN SDG Indicator is currently underway.
Indicator status
Exploring data sources
Indicator description

Change in water-use efficiency over time

Methodology

nil

Other information

nil

Page updated
17 July 2018

Global Metadata

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
Change in water-use efficiency over time
Indicator number
6.4.1
Target number
6.4
Target name

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

Global indicator description

Change in water-use efficiency over time

UN designated tier
Tier 2
UN custodian agency
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation
Link to UN metadata
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 538.3kb)

Sources

Other

No other information for this indicator

Historic