Data availability across countries in the Asia-Pacific region shows a slow yet positive trend with an average of 54 per cent of indicators having at least two data points in 2024, a small increase from the previous year. Notably, the region outpaces the rest of the world by 6 per cent. However, substantial data gaps remain across key disaggregation dimensions, including age, migratory status, disability, sex and location (urban/rural).

Achieving the SDGs for everyone and everywhere requires a transformative shift in statistical systems. This includes fostering strong political leadership, mobilizing investments, and strengthening partnerships. Governments in the Asia Pacific region can lead this transformation by adopting a whole-of-society approach and investing in the digital transformation of their statistical systems.