This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.
Indicator available |
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex |
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Indicator description |
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Geographical coverage |
United Kingdom |
Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
Definitions |
A smartphone is defined as a phone on which you can easily access emails, download files and applications, as well as view websites and generally search the internet. The NRS Social Grade Classification is used by OFCOM for its socio-economic classification. |
Available disaggregations |
From 2015 onwards, the age categories ‘55 to 64’ and ‘65 and over’ were combined and renamed ‘55 and over’. From 2022 onwards the ‘65 and over’ category was included again, in addition to ‘55 and over’. |
Calculations |
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Other information |
1. Up to and including 2020, the period January to February is being used to report annual data. 2. The period between 1st February and 8th May is being used to report annual data for 2022. 3. The period between 20th January and 24th April is being used to report annual data for 2023. 4. All data have been weighted to ensure they are representative of the UK adult population. Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |
Data last updated | 07 August 2023 |
Metadata last updated | 07 August 2023 |