In 2023, the rural population in Nigeria was more likely to own a basic phone than those living in urban areas. That year, the share of rural residents owning a basic phone was 57 percent, compared to 46 percent in urban areas. Overall, according to the source, ownership of any type of mobile phone in the country reached 93 percent as of 2023.
Share of population using basic phones in Nigeria as of 2023, by area of residence
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Efina. (December 13, 2023). Share of population using basic phones in Nigeria as of 2023, by area of residence [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454685/share-of-population-using-basic-phones-in-nigeria-by-residence/
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Efina. (2023). Share of population using basic phones in Nigeria as of 2023, by area of residence. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454685/share-of-population-using-basic-phones-in-nigeria-by-residence/
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