SDG 10 ยท Indicator

Local Representation Gap

as high as population share


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Click a state to learn more and see racially disaggregated data (where available).


Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Major challenges remain

0.08



Description

Ratio of percent of elected officials from a particular racial group and percent of state population from the same racial group (<1 under represented in government, 1 - proportionally represented in government, >1 - over represented in government).

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1, indicating equal representation.

Reference

The Reflective Democracy Campaign

Local Representation Gap