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Official United Nations statistical metadata describing the definition, methodology, data sources and institutional framework for SDG indicator 17.8.1 on Internet use.
Goal: 17 Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
Target: 17.8 Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology
Indicator: 17.8.1 Proportion of individuals using the Internet
Metadata update: 2021-08-20
International organisation responsible for global monitoring: International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Data reporter: International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Unit of measure: Percentage of individuals
Data sources: National Statistical Offices through household surveys and ITU annual questionnaire
Data collection frequency: Twice a year (Q1 and Q3)
Data release frequency: Twice a year (July and December)
Data providers: National Statistical Offices (NSO)
Data compiler: ITU
Institutional mandate: UN specialized agency for ICT statistics
Method of computation: Survey-based calculation or ITU estimates based on subscriptions, socioeconomic indicators and time series data
Validation: Data checked and validated by ITU in consultation with Member States
Adjustments: No adjustments made to submitted data
Disaggregation: Region (urban/rural), sex, age group, educational level (ISCED), labour force status (ILO), occupation (ISCO)
Related indicators: 1.4, 2.c, 4.3, 4.4, 5.b, 9.c, 10.3, 12.8, 16.10, 16.6, 16.7, 17.6
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