Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex was 78.6% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
78.6%
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
135th
of 185 countries
All-time high
91.9%
in 2015
All-time low
69.3%
in 2017
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex in Dominican Republic, 2015–2024

0204060801002015201920242015: 91.92016: 83.92017: 69.32018: 70.72019: 74.82020: 76.12021: 74.42022: 812023: 872024: 78.6

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex in Dominican Republic stood at 78.6%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.7% on the previous year and down 14.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex in Dominican Republic peaked at 91.9% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 69.3%, in 2017.

Dominican Republic ranks 135th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex in Dominican Republic, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex (%) in Dominican Republic, 2015 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2015 91.9%
2016 83.9% -8.7%
2017 69.3% -17.4%
2018 70.7% +2.0%
2019 74.8% +5.8%
2020 76.1% +1.7%
2021 74.4% -2.2%
2022 81.0% +8.9%
2023 87.0% +7.4%
2024 78.6% -9.7%

Dominican Republic compared with similar countries

  • Dominican Republic's 78.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 87.3%, 90% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
  • Dominican Republic's 78.6% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 84.1%, 93% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 78.1% 69.3% 91.9% 5
2020s 79.4% 74.4% 87.0% 5

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 132 Namibia 79.7% compare
  2. 132 Philippines 79.7% compare
  3. 134 Senegal 79.4% compare
  4. 136 Nepal 78.4% compare
  5. 137 Colombia 78.1% compare
  6. 138 Marshall Islands 77.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex in Dominican Republic?
Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex in Dominican Republic was 78.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 91.9% in 2015.
What is the lowest proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 69.3% in 2017.
How does Dominican Republic rank for proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex?
Dominican Republic ranks 135th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
223 places, 1,593 data points, 2013–2025
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