Here’s some new research done Safety Detective’s team that examines three areas of digitalization: connectivity, digital health, and e-government, highlighting critical areas of digital interconnectivity: mobile infrastructure, health-related services, and the extent of government influence on citizens’ lives.
Key findings at a glance:
- According to DataReportal and GSMA Intelligence, worldwide, 5.35 billion people (66% of the global population) use the internet, while 5.61 billion (69.4%) individuals are mobile subscribers, highlighting a growing shift toward mobile-first connectivity.
- Furthermore, social media users grew from 4.2 billion in 2021 to 5.04 billion in 2024, indicating worldwide adoption has increased by 20% in just 3 years.
- Countries, like Saudi Arabia, Portugal, UAE and Brazil excel across multiple GDHM categories, including Leadership and Governance, Strategy and Investment, Infrastructure and Services and Applications, showcasing comprehensive digital health strategies.
- European and North American nations dominate the EGDI rankings, showcasing their robust digital infrastructure and governance. South Korea in particular, is the only country that has achieved 100% OSI score, providing government services.
Digital advancements offer significant potential to improve quality of life. However, they also bring potential challenges, such as data misuse, surveillance, and privacy concerns. Addressing these issues through thoughtful policies as well as promoting equitable access will likely help shape the future impact of these technologies.
You can access their report here: https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/digitalized-countries-research/
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The World’s Most Digitalized Countries According To Safety Detectives
Here’s some new research done Safety Detective’s team that examines three areas of digitalization: connectivity, digital health, and e-government, highlighting critical areas of digital interconnectivity: mobile infrastructure, health-related services, and the extent of government influence on citizens’ lives.
Key findings at a glance:
Digital advancements offer significant potential to improve quality of life. However, they also bring potential challenges, such as data misuse, surveillance, and privacy concerns. Addressing these issues through thoughtful policies as well as promoting equitable access will likely help shape the future impact of these technologies.
You can access their report here: https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/digitalized-countries-research/
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