Definition & calculation
Numerator: Number of unique individuals reached with planned assistance during the reporting period
Denominator: Total number of individuals in the approved target/caseload for the same period
Divide unique individuals reached by the total planned target and multiply by 100, de-duplicating people reached across activities.
Formula: (Numerator ÷ Denominator) × 100
Means of verification
De-duplicated beneficiary database, distribution and service records, targeting plan
Interpretation
Direction: Higher is better
Typical reporting frequency: Monthly or quarterly
Guidance & common pitfalls
A cross-sector coverage measure; analyse under- and over-achievement against target quality and monitor for exclusion of hard-to-reach or marginalised groups.
This library is a curated reference to adapt, aligned generically with recognised humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, cluster registries, IASC, CHS and others). It is not an official indicator registry — always use the exact indicator definitions your donor or cluster requires.
Related indicators
- % of affected people who report being treated with dignity and respect by staff
- % of affected people who report receiving assistance in a timely manner
- % of program participants who report being satisfied with the assistance received
- % of significant feedback trends that resulted in a documented programme adaptation