The length of each bar shows the progress of the region/subregion since 2015. If a bar reaches or crosses the current year line, the region/subregion has made the expected progress to date. However, whether a Goal can be achieved by 2030 depends not only on the distance traveled so far, but also on the pace of progress going forward, as reflected in the Dashboard.
The data reveals anticipated achievements and assesses the feasibility of reaching each goal by 2030. Success hinges not just on the distance covered thus far but also on the momentum of progress projected for the future.
Want to know more? This article provides basic information on the methods used for SDG progress assessment.