| Indicator available | |
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| Data last updated | 2026-03-12: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2026-03-12: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
| Indicator name |
Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
5.b.1 |
| Target name |
Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women |
| Target number |
5.b |
| Global indicator description | |
| UN designated tier |
1 |
| UN custodian agency |
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 211 KB) opens in a new window |
| Organisation |
ITU estimate. |
|---|---|
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| Link to data source | Link opens in a new window |
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