Universal and meaningful connectivity (UMC) is the possibility for everyone to enjoy a safe, satisfying, enriching and productive online experience at an affordable cost. Based on a new methodology developed through an inclusive and iterative process, the 2023 ICT Development Index covers 169 economies and aims to assess the extent to which connectivity is universal and meaningful around the world.

The process of developing the new methodology was inclusive, iterative and transparent involving Member States and the members of the Expert groups on Household ICT Indicators and on Telecommunication/ICT indicators.

• Read the communiqué
• Download the IDI 2023 dataset (Excel)

Additional resources:

• JRC audit of the new IDI methodology
• Information on the IDI methodology development process
• Estimation methods for selected indicators included in the IDI