From 14 to 23 July, the global community is coming together at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) to assess the world’s progress in achieving the 17 SDGs. To guide this work, Secretary-General António Guterres, Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, and DESA’s Under-Secretary-General Li Junhua have launched The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025 today.
Here are four things you need to know...
1. The report provides a comprehensive picture of global progress
Ten years into the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the report highlights notable achievements in some key areas: new HIV infections have dropped by 39 per cent since 2010, malaria prevention efforts have saved 12.7 million lives, and 110 million more children and youth are in school now than in 2015. Internet access has surged 70 per cent since 2015, and electricity now reaches 92 per cent of the world’s population. These numbers reflect real progress made and real lives transformed.
2. Data reveals a harsh reality for many
The report also reveals some harsh realities. One in 11 people still suffers from hunger, and billions lack access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. Gender inequality persists, with women performing 2.5 times as many hours per day of unpaid care work as men. Escalating conflicts, growing geopolitical tensions, record-breaking temperatures, unsustainable debt burdens, and a staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap hinder progress in developing countries.
3. Scaled-up solutions can advance progress
Despite these obstacles, the message is clear: progress is possible if we scale up solutions and build on hard-won gains. Grounded in the latest evidence, the report’s 2025 edition will help shape policy discussions at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and guide evidence-based decisions to get the SDGs back on track.
4. You can access and explore the latest SDG data
Following today’s launch at the noon press briefing, check out the complete report and explore the latest SDG data here: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025.
Watch the launch of the Report at the Noon Breifing.
