The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Goal |
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all |
| Indicator |
Indicator 9.1.2: Passenger and freight volumes |
| Definition and concepts |
This indicator measures passenger and freight volumes for air, rail and road transportation. A growth in passenger and freight volumes is indicative of robust infrastructure development along with resultant socio-economic benefit. Air transport is particularly important not only for the economic and job benefits but also because it is one of the only modes of transport that can be relied on during emergencies and disease outbreaks to reach food, medicines, medical personnel, vaccines, and other supplies speedily to the affected persons in the affected areas. |
| Comment and limitations |
This is a proxy indicator that measures passenger volumes by the number of passengers and freight volumes by metric tonnes, whereas the UN metadata states: “Passenger volumes are measured in passenger-kilometres while freight volumes are measured in tonne-kilometres”. |
| Method of computation |
Data were readily available to report on this indicator as specified by the metadata. Please refer to the sources to access additional information on the metadata or source. |