Nepal2016DHSMobilePhone

Mobile Phone (Individual) follows the definition of SDG indicator 5.b.1 to enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.

Note: The results currently include both men and women aged 15-49 who responded to the respective question on mobile phone ownership.

Data Source: DHS
The following data are considered for this analysis:
• Individuals: women and men ages 15 - 49 (IR-Individual Recode for women and MR - Male Recode for men)

The standard LNOB analysis for Mobile phone ownership (Individual) includes the following circumstances:
• Wealth of the household: top 60 or bottom 40 (of the wealth distribution)
• Residence: urban or rural
• Education level: lower (primary or less), secondary or higher
• Sex: male or female
• Age group: 15-24, 25-34, 35-49