Advancing Social Progress In 2025

December 20, 2024

Advancing Social Progress In 2025

Do people have adequate housing with basic utilities? Does the environment support societal wellbeing? Are people’s rights protected?

The Social Progress Index equips countries and communities with the necessary data insights to address their population’s basic needs, provide foundations of wellbeing, and create space for opportunities.

In analyzing the level of overall social progress that occurred throughout the past 13 years, it is clear that it has advanced globally. According to the 2024 Social Progress Index results, this improvement is experienced across all three dimensions but certain areas demonstrate a higher level of progress than others.

The dimension of Basic Needs has experienced a significant advancement in social progress by a 6.05 points increase since 2011. However, the Opportunity dimension has only witnessed a score increase of 1.6 points. Get premium access now to get more data insights!

As we reflect on this year’s social progress, we find that while we are making significant change, we are still falling short in reaching our Sustainable Development Goals.

In looking ahead at the year 2025, we must ask ourselves how we can make this next year of social progress even more successful.

We'd be thrilled to learn what are your plans for 2025! Contact us to see how we can support you!

In his contribution to this cause, the artist Carl Nelson from Better Future For All, created the art piece: “The Shapes of Social Progress”

Considering the various areas that must be discussed in moving towards social development, the components and dimensions of the Social Progress Index are depicted as pieces, each coming together to create the puzzle of social progress. This art piece conveys the social progress that develops when voices are heard, needs are met, and issues are addressed.

By donating today, your contribution will help lift communities! If you live in the US, you can get your own puzzle! Here's how.

Advancing Social Progress In 2025

Do people have adequate housing with basic utilities? Does the environment support societal wellbeing? Are people’s rights protected?

The Social Progress Index equips countries and communities with the necessary data insights to address their population’s basic needs, provide foundations of wellbeing, and create space for opportunities.

In analyzing the level of overall social progress that occurred throughout the past 13 years, it is clear that it has advanced globally. According to the 2024 Social Progress Index results, this improvement is experienced across all three dimensions but certain areas demonstrate a higher level of progress than others.

The dimension of Basic Needs has experienced a significant advancement in social progress by a 6.05 points increase since 2011. However, the Opportunity dimension has only witnessed a score increase of 1.6 points. Get premium access now to get more data insights!

As we reflect on this year’s social progress, we find that while we are making significant change, we are still falling short in reaching our Sustainable Development Goals.

In looking ahead at the year 2025, we must ask ourselves how we can make this next year of social progress even more successful.

We'd be thrilled to learn what are your plans for 2025! Contact us to see how we can support you!

In his contribution to this cause, the artist Carl Nelson from Better Future For All, created the art piece: “The Shapes of Social Progress”

Considering the various areas that must be discussed in moving towards social development, the components and dimensions of the Social Progress Index are depicted as pieces, each coming together to create the puzzle of social progress. This art piece conveys the social progress that develops when voices are heard, needs are met, and issues are addressed.

By donating today, your contribution will help lift communities! If you live in the US, you can get your own puzzle! Here's how.