This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Ghana statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ghanaian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ghanaian-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available | Proportion of individuals using the Internet |
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| Indicator description | The indicator, proportion of individuals using the Internet, is defined as the proportion of individuals who used the Internet from any location in the last three months. It represents Internet penetration rate (subscribers). |
| Geographical coverage | National |
| Unit of measurement | Percentage (%) |
| Definitions | This indicator is defined as the proportion of individuals who used the Internet from any location in the last three months. The Internet is a worldwide public computer network. It provides access to a number of communication services including the World Wide Web and carries e-mail, news, entertainment and data files, irrespective of the device used (not assumed to be only via a computer − it may also be by mobile telephone, tablet, PDA, games machine, digital TV etc.). Access can be via a fixed or mobile networks. |
| Calculations | Population living in household who used internet from any location in the last three months divided by total population living in households and multiplied by 100. |
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| Last updated | 17-11-2018 |