Gender gap in mobile phone ownership vs Internet penetration rate
In 2023, gender gap in mobile phone ownership worldwide stood at 8%, against 65% for internet penetration rate.
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Gender gap in mobile phone ownership and Internet penetration rate
Unit: % · 8 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% |
| Internet penetration rate | 2025 | Estimate | 75% |
| Internet penetration rate | 2023 | Actual | 65% |
| Internet penetration rate | 2021 | Actual | 63% |
| Internet penetration rate | 2019 | Actual | 54% |
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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
Internet penetration rate
Percentage of the population using the Internet.
4 observations in Global · source organisations: ITU
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