The SDG Progress Report for Asia and the Pacific 2026 provides a comprehensive assessment of the region’s progress toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their 169 targets, as well as the challenges and crises slowing advancement. Drawing on the latest data and insights, the report highlights achievements, identifies persistent gaps, and offers actionable recommendations to accelerate progress.

As a vital resource for policymakers, development practitioners, researchers, and civil society leaders, this report serves both as a diagnostic tool and a roadmap for action. Through in-depth analyses, practical case studies, and evidence-based insights, it contributes to the growing body of knowledge aimed at transforming global goals into tangible outcomes for the people of Asia and the Pacific.

This year’s Companion Analysis places special emphasis on performance across six key transitions—food systems, energy, digital connectivity, education, welfare and social protection, and the environment—reflecting the multifaceted sustainability challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region.

Whether you seek to inform policy, guide implementation, or engage stakeholders in meaningful dialogue, this report provides the tools and evidence necessary to support impactful action.