Published on 14 July 2025, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report 2025 marks the 10th annual review of global progress toward achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With just five years left until the 2030 deadline, the report presents a clear but concerning picture: while the SDGs have brought meaningful improvements to millions of lives, the overall pace of progress is too slow to fully reach all the Goals in time.

Over the past decade, the world has made significant progress in key areas. Since 2015, there have been notable achievements in access to education, maternal and child healthcare, and digital connectivity. Prevention measures have helped reduce the impact of diseases such as HIV and malaria. Access to electricity has expanded, and renewable energy is now the fastest-growing power source globally.

However, this progress remains uneven and fragile. Many people still live in extreme poverty, suffer from hunger, lack decent housing, and are without essential services. Marginalised groups—including women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable communities—continue to experience discrimination and inequality. Global challenges like armed conflicts, climate change, growing inequality, and rising debt are further slowing progress.

Still, there is hope. The report highlights success stories from around the world. For example, 45 countries have achieved universal electricity access, and 54 countries have eliminated certain neglected tropical diseases. These examples prove that faster progress is not only possible, but already happening in some places.

The report identifies six key priority areas for urgent action: