Why it matters
Good health is fundamental to human well-being and sustainable development. While significant progress has been made, health emergencies like COVID-19 remind us how interconnected global health is and the importance of resilient health systems.
Key facts
- 73.3 yrsGlobal life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, up from 66.8 years in 2000.Source: WHO 2024
- 4.9MUnder-5 deaths dropped from 9.3 million a year (2000) to 4.9 million (2022).Source: UN SDG Report 2024
What the world agreed to
Key targets for Goal 3. The full list, with indicators, is on the UN's site.
See all targets on sdgs.un.org- Reduce global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births
- End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age
- End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases
- Achieve universal health coverage including access to essential medicines
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Who leads globally
7 UN agencies and international organizations work on Goal 3.
- IAEAInternational Atomic Energy AgencyPromotes safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
- IOMInternational Organization for MigrationPromotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
- UNFPAUnited Nations Population FundDelivers reproductive health and rights programs worldwide.
- UNHCRUN High Commissioner for RefugeesSafeguards the rights and well-being of refugees and displaced people.
- UNICEFUnited Nations Children's FundWorks for children's rights, survival, development and protection.
- UNODCUN Office on Drugs and CrimeHelps countries tackle drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism.
Closely connected goals
Progress here moves together with these goals.