Measuring Digital Development – The ICT Development Index 2026
In this issue
The 2026 edition of ITU’s ICT Development Index (IDI) highlights continued global progress towards universal and meaningful connectivity. Covering 159 economies, it is the fourth edition based on the methodology introduced in 2023. The global average score increased again, with the strongest improvements recorded in low- and lower-middle-income economies. While digital divides are narrowing in some areas, significant disparities persist in affordability, Internet use and the quality of connectivity.
