This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Vanuatu statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Vanuatuan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Vanuatu-specific metadata information.
| Proxy |
No |
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| Definition |
The “Average Annual Household Income from Tourism” indicator measures the average income earned by households from tourism-related activities and businesses over the course of a year. This income may come from various sources, such as providing accommodation, food services, transportation, guiding services, or selling goods and services to tourists. |
| Concept |
This indicator tracks the economic benefits that households derive from the tourism industry. Tourism can be a significant source of income, particularly in regions that attract a large number of visitors. The indicator provides insight into how tourism contributes to household income, which is important for understanding the broader economic impact of the tourism sector on local communities. The income measured includes direct earnings from tourism-related jobs, self-employment in tourism, and income from tourism-dependent businesses operated by households. |
| Disaggregation |
Region |
| Rationale |
Monitoring the average annual household income from tourism is crucial for assessing the economic impact of the tourism sector on local communities and households. A higher average income from tourism indicates that the sector is providing substantial economic benefits to the population, contributing to poverty alleviation, economic growth, and improved living standards. |
| Method of Computation |
To calculate the average annual household income from tourism, data is collected on the income earned by individual households engaged in tourism-related activities. This data is then aggregated to determine the total income from tourism for all households in the area. This total is divided by the number of households to derive the average income figure. |
| Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment |
8.9.1 8.9.2 17.17.1 |
| Unit of Measurement |
vatu |
| Frequency of Collection |
Every Five Years |