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Proportion of people over the age of 17 who consider that they can speak a) Catalan, b) Spanish, c) English

Source: Barcelona City Council

Geographical Area: Barcelona City

Unit of Measurement: Percentage

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Barcelona statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Barcelona statistics, this table should be consulted for information on local methodology and other Barcelona-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Proportion of people over the age of 17 who consider that they can speak a) Catalan, b) Spanish, c) English
Barcelona Target

By 2030, most of Barcelona’s population will be able to function in three languages: Catalan, Spanish and English
Target line (2030)

Ensure that 100% of Barcelona’s population can speak Catalan and Spanish, and that over 70% can speak English
Geographical coverage

Barcelona City
Unit of measurement

Percentage
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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 name

Proportion of people over the age of 17 who consider that they can speak a) Catalan, b) Spanish, c) English
Indicator number

4.6.1
Target name

Ensure that all young people, and at least a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve reading, writing and mathematical skills
Target number

4.6
Global indicator description
UN designated tier

1
UN custodian agency

World Bank (WB)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 894kB) opens in a new window
Organisation

Barcelona City Council
Periodicity

Data available annually
Earliest available data

2015
Link to data source Municipal Services Survey (ESM) opens in a new window
Release date April 27, 2021
Next release

2022-04-27
Statistical classification
Contact details

comissionat2030@bcn.cat
Other information

Barcelona City Council