SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
India SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
SL. No. National Indicator Highest Performing Value Lowest Performing Value View Chart Data Source of SDG India (2023-24) Data Period as per SDG India (2023-24) Periodicity as per SDG India (2023-24)
Target 8.1: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent GDP growth per annum in the least developed countries
1 8.1.1: Annual growth rate of GDP (adjusted to price changes) per capita --- --- National Accounts Division, NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation 2022-23 Annual
Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
2 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of GDP per employed person --- --- National Accounts Division, NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation 2018-19 Annual
3 8.2.2: Total number of patents issued (granted), (similar to Indicator 8.3.2 and 9.5.3) --- --- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry 2021-22 Annual
4 8.2.3: Annual growth in manufacturing sector --- --- National Accounts Division, NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation 2021-22 Annual
5 8.2.4: Annual growth in agriculture sector --- --- National Accounts Division, NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation 2021-22 Annual
Target 8.3: promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of MSME, including through access to financial services
6 8.3.1: Percentage of workers in informal sector among total workers engaged in non-agriculture sector 84.9 17.8 PLFS, National Sample Survey, NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation 2021-22 Annual
7 8.3.2: Total number of patents issued (granted) (similar to indicators 8.2.2 and 9.5.3) --- --- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry 2021-22 Annual
8 8.3.3: Outstanding Credit to MSME (in rupees crore) 339446.16 25.93 Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 2021-22 Annual
9 8.3.4: Number of MSME registered under the online Udyam Registration Portal 1197391 334 Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 2022-23 Annual
10 8.3.5: Number of start-ups recognized under Start-up India --- --- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry 2022 Annual
Target 8.4: Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and Endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10Year Framework of programmes on Sustainable Consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead
11 8.4.1: Proportion of waste recycled vs. waste generated 29.75 0 CPCB, Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change 2021-22 Annual
12 8.4.2: Per capita fossil fuel consumption, (in Kg.) 587.74 44.6 Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas 2022-23 Annual
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
13 8.5.1: Average hourly earnings of employees, by sex, age, occupation (in Rs.) 153 46 PLFS, National Sample Survey, NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation 2017-18 Annual
14 8.5.2: Unemployment rate 17.2 1.6 PLFS, National Sample Survey, NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation 2021-22 Annual
Target 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
15 8.6.1: Proportion of youth (15-24 years) not in education, employment or training (NEET) --- --- --- NSS, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation --- 3 Years
Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms
16 8.7.1: Human trafficking cases per 10,00,000 population 9.6 0 National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs 2021 Annual
17 8.7.2: Number of missing children 11607 0 National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs 2021 Annual
Target 8.8: protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment
18 8.8.1: Fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers 1264.65 3.11 Ministry of Labour and Employment 2021 Annual
19 8.8.2: Percentage of migrant workers 59.7 30.1 Office of the Registrar General, India, Ministry of Home Affairs 2011 10 Years
Target 8.9: By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
20 8.9.1: Tourism Direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate --- --- Ministry of Tourism 2020-21 Annual
21 8.9.2: Percentage change in number of visits by tourists (domestic & foreign) over previous year 1204.4 -2 Ministry of Tourism 2022 Annual
Target 8.10: Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all
22 8.10.1: (a): Number of banking outlets per 1,00,000 population, (b) Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) per 1,00,000 population 463.5 26.5 (a) Numerator: Reserve Bank of India (b) Denominator: Office of the Registrar General, India, Ministry of Home Affairs (a) 2021-22 Annual
66.1 0 (b) 2022-23
23 8.10.2: Number of accounts (including deposit and credit accounts) of scheduled commercial banks per 1,000 population (similar to 1.4.5) 4291.6 869.9 (a) Numerator: Reserve Bank of India (b) Denominator: Office of the Registrar General, India, Ministry of Home Affairs 2021-22 Annual
Target 8.a: Increase aid for trade support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, including through the Enhanced Integrated Framework for trade-related technical assistance to Least Developed Countries
24 National Indicator is under development
Target 8.b: By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs pact of the International Labour Organization
25 8.b.1: Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy --- --- Ministry of Labour and Employment --- Annual
Global SDG 8: Decent Work
and Economic Growth
SDG Global Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
SL. No. Indicator Description (UN) Custodian Organization(s):
8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries
1 8.1.1 Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
2 8.2.1 Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person ILO
8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services
3 8.3.1 Proportion of informal employment in total employment, by sector and sex ILO
8.4 Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, with developed countries taking the lead
4 8.4.1 Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
5 8.4.2 Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP
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
6 8.5.1 Average hourly earnings of employees, by sex, age, occupation and persons with disabilities ILO
7 8.5.2 Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
8 8.6.1 Proportion of youth (aged 15-24 years) not in education, employment or training ILO
8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms
9 8.7.1 Proportion and number of children aged 5-17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) International Labour Organization (ILO)
8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment
10 8.8.1 Fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers, by sex and migrant status ILO
11 8.8.2 Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status International Labour Organization (ILO)
8.9 By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
12 8.9.1 Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
8.10 Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all
13 8.10.1 (a) Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults and (b) number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults International Monetary Fund (STAFI - Financial Access Survey Team)
14 8.10.2 Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a bank or other financial institution or with a mobile-money-service provider World Bank (WB)
8.a Increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, including through the Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade- related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries
15 8.a.1 Aid for Trade commitments and disbursements Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
8.b By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization
16 8.b.1 Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy International Labour Organization (ILO)
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