Our Common Grounds

2030 goals / Goal 9

9

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Roads, industry and new ideas that last

Progress in numbers

Latest figures available, mostly from the UN SDG Report 2026.

9.2.1Manufacturing share of economy, poorest countriesBehind
Target
Double (about 25%)by 2030
Start
12.5%2015
Latest
14.5%2025
16% of the way · Least developed countriesSourceHow it is measured
9.c.1Poorest countries covered by 3G or betterBehind
Target
Universal accessby 2020
Start
53%2015
Latest
88%2025
74% of the way · Deadline missedSourceHow it is measured
9.c.1World population with 4G mobile signalNo number set
Target
Big increaseby 2030
Start
44%2015
Latest
93%2025
Big gains, gaps remainSourceHow it is measured
9.5.1Spending on research, share of GDPNo number set
Target
Increase a lotby 2030
Start
1.71%2015
Latest
1.92%2023
Steady riseSourceHow it is measured

Goals and targets

8 targets, each with the UN's own rating from the SDG Report 2026. Open one for a plain explanation and how it is measured.

1 on track 4 moderate progress 1 marginal progress 1 going backwards 1 not enough data

9.1Quality infrastructure everyone can use Moderate progress

Reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including across borders, with fair and affordable access for all.

Measured by

  • Rural people living within 2 km of an all-season road
  • Passenger and freight volumes by type of transport
Official wording and indicators
9.2Fair, sustainable industry Going backwards

Grow industry's share of jobs and the economy by 2030, and double it in the least developed countries.

Measured by

  • Manufacturing value as a share of the economy and per person
  • Manufacturing jobs as a share of all jobs
Official wording and indicators
9.3Credit and markets for small business Not enough data

Help small industries and businesses get affordable credit and join supply chains and markets, especially in developing countries.

Measured by

  • Small industries' share of industry value
  • Small industries with a loan or line of credit
Official wording and indicators
9.4Cleaner, more efficient industry Moderate progress

Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industry to use resources efficiently and adopt clean technologies by 2030, with every country acting within its means.

Measured by

  • Carbon dioxide emitted per unit of value added
Official wording and indicators
9.5More research and innovation Moderate progress

Boost research and technology in all countries, with many more researchers and much more research spending by 2030.

Measured by

  • Research and development spending as a share of the economy
  • Researchers per million people
Official wording and indicators
9.aHelp poorer countries build infrastructure Moderate progress

More financial, technical and technological support for resilient, sustainable infrastructure in developing countries, especially in Africa, the poorest countries, landlocked nations and small islands.

Measured by

  • Total official international support for infrastructure
Official wording and indicators
9.bHome-grown technology in developing countries Marginal progress

Support local technology, research and innovation in developing countries, including policies that help industries diversify and add value.

Measured by

  • Medium and high-tech industry share of total value added
Official wording and indicators
9.cInternet and mobile access for all On track

Greatly increase access to information and communications technology, and aim for universal, affordable internet in the least developed countries. Due 2020.

Measured by

  • Share of people covered by a mobile network, by technology
Official wording and indicators

An Our Common Grounds scorecard. Data from the UN and its partner agencies. See this goal on the full scorecard.