Average share of the built-up area of cities that is open space for public use for all, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
Last updated on 1 February 2022
This indicator is currently classified as Tier II. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the Custodian agency for this indicator.
Unit of measure: Ratio of land allocated to public spaces and the total population with access to these spaces (%).
Official indicator data
Estimating the area of public space is based on three steps: a) spatial analysis to delimit the built-up area of the city; b) estimation of the total open public space and; c) estimation of the total area allocated to streets.
No official data is currently available.
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Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and
sustainable.
Target 11.7: Providing universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible,
green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older
persons and persons with disabilities.
Indicator 11.7.1: Average share of the built-up area of cities that is open
space for public use for all, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
Indicator details
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future.