This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Ghana statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ghana statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ghana-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 17.4: Assist developing countries in attaining long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies aimed at fostering debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring, as appropriate, and address the external debt of highly indebted poor countries to reduce debt distress |
| Indicator |
Indicator 17.4.1: Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods and services |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: Debt service as proportion of exports of goods and services is the percentage of debt services (principle and interest payments) to the exports of goods and services. Debt services covered in this indicator refer only to public and publicly guaranteed debt. Concepts: Concepts of public and publicly guaranteed external debt data are in accordance with the sixth edition of the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6) methodology. “Exports of goods and services” data concepts are in accordance with the sixth edition of the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6). |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage (%) |
| Data sources |
Ministry of Finance (MoF) Fiscal data |
| Data providers |
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
There is no available disaggregation for this indicator. |
| Metadata last updated | Nov 11, 2022 |