Tracking progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with open data

With only 4 years remaining until the target year of the United Nations 2030 agenda, governments and citizens across Europe are taking stock of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The European Commission and Eurostat regularly monitor the EU’s performance using a broad set of indicators that track issues such as climate action, health, education, and equality. Reliable data helps in understanding where progress is being made and where additional efforts are needed. 

To support this work, Eurostat publishes annual assessments and maintains a comprehensive set of SDG indicators. These statistics help policymakers evaluate trends and make evidence-based decisions. The EU has also reinforced its commitment to sustainable development through regular monitoring and reporting, ensuring that progress towards the SDGs remains transparent and measurable. Readers can explore the latest findings through Eurostat’s SDG monitoring platform and the European Commission’s SDG monitoring page. 

By making datasets freely accessible, platforms such as the European Data Portal allow users to identify trends, compare regions, and develop innovative solutions to sustainability challenges. Open data also promotes accountability by allowing users to independently assess progress towards the SDGs. Initiatives such as the regional SDG monitoring project REGIONS2030 demonstrate how transparent data can support better local decision-making and stronger public engagement. 

Discover how open data contributes to a more sustainable future, explore SDG-related datasets and visualisations of the European Data Portal, review the latest EU SDG indicators, and learn how data-driven insights can help accelerate progress towards Europe’s 2030 goals.  

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