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Headline data

Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology
Year Value Series
2016 74.4 Proportion of people that have access to mobile phones and internet
2021 87.7 Proportion of people that have access to mobile phones and internet

Source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

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Footnote:

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Nigeria statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Nigerian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Nigerian-specific metadata information.

Definition and concepts

The indicator percentage of the population covered by a mobile network, broken down by technology, refers to the percentage of inhabitants living within range of a mobile-cellulaar signal, irrespective of whether or not they are mobile phone subscribers or users. This is calculated by dividing the number of inhabitants within range of a mobile-cellular signal by the total population and multiplying by 100.
Data last updated Mar 27, 2025
Metadata last updated Apr 22, 2025

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 9.c.1: Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology
Target

Target 9.c: Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020
Metadata update

2025-03-28
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Related indicators

4.4.1, 4.5.1, 17.6.1, 17.8.1

Source 1

Organisation

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
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