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 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 ages 15 - 49 (IR-Individual Recode for women)

Mobile Phone (Household) 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: This indicator deviates from SDG 5.b.1 as it is composed at the household level and includes either men or women aged 15-49 that own a mobile phone in the household.

Data Source: DHS
The following data are considered for this analysis:
• Households: Households are considered as owning a mobile phone if any household member owns mobile telephone.