🌏 World progresses in 18 of 24 global development goals

• UN development goals from 2015 show improvements in 18 of 24 measurement areas, including marine protected areas and access to water and sanitation.
• HIV treatment has made significant progress, particularly in low-income countries.
• Child mortality has decreased by over one million deaths per year, from 6.1 million in 2015 to 4.9 million in 2022.

Global development continues despite challenges

A new study of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shows that the world has made significant progress in several areas since 2015. Of 24 examined indicators, 18 show clear improvements. This includes expanded marine protected areas and more people with access to water and sanitation.

One area where development has accelerated is the treatment of HIV and AIDS. Low-income countries in particular have shown notable results. In countries like Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where infrastructure is limited, access to antiretroviral treatment has increased significantly. This is a substantial change compared to the early 2000s, when systematic measures against the disease were lacking.

Reduced child mortality

Child mortality has decreased markedly since 2015. The number of annual deaths for children under five has dropped from 6.1 million to 4.9 million in 2022. Twenty developing countries have shown faster improvements in this area.

Access to electricity is another area showing positive development. Together with improved access to water and sanitation, this has contributed to raising the standard of living for millions of people around the world.

Extreme poverty has continued to decrease, despite temporary setbacks during the pandemic. Most negative effects from COVID-19 on poverty levels have now subsided.

Technical solutions drive development

New technical solutions continue to drive development forward. Digital systems for financial support now reach people even in the world's most challenging environments. When institutions, financing, and transparent governance systems work together, the study shows that rapid progress is possible.

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