This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
| Indicator |
5.3.2 Proportion of girls and women aged 15–49 years who have undergone female genital mutilation, by age |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 5.3: Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation |
| Metadata update |
2024-07-29 |
| International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring |
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) |
| Related indicators |
The prevalence of female genital mutilation can be interpreted alongside other indicators about women’s well-being, including those on women’s health under Goal 3, those on the status of women under Goal 5, and those around violence against women under Goal 16. |