Gender gap in mobile phone ownership vs 5G population coverage
In 2024, gender gap in mobile phone ownership worldwide stood at 7%, against 51% for 5G population coverage.
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Gender gap in mobile phone ownership and 5G population coverage
Unit: % · 6 observations
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| Indicator | Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender gap in mobile phone ownership | 2024 | Estimate | 7% |
| Gender gap in mobile phone ownership | 2023 | Actual | 8% |
| Gender gap in mobile phone ownership | 2021 | Actual | 9.4% |
| Gender gap in mobile phone ownership | 2020 | Actual | 10% |
| 5G population coverage | 2025 | Actual | 50% |
| 5G population coverage | 2024 | Estimate | 51% |
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Gender gap in mobile phone ownership
Percentage by which women are less likely than men to own a mobile phone.
4 observations in Global · source organisations: ITU
5G population coverage
Share of the region's population living within range of a 5G mobile network signal.
2 observations in Global · source organisations: ITU
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