Infographic 8.4.2 Index Cards

Major Digital Economy Indices

DESI, NRI, and DEDI compared across scope, structure, and top-performing countries.

DESI (Digital Economy and Society Index)

EU focus

Five dimensions: connectivity, human capital, internet use, digital tech integration, digital public services.

Finland (1st) Denmark (2nd) Netherlands (3rd)

NRI (Network Readiness Index)

Global

Four pillars: technology, people, governance, impact. Covers 133 countries worldwide.

United States (1st) Singapore (2nd) Sweden (3rd)

DEDI (Digital Economy Development Index)

Emerging

Targets developing economies with emphasis on infrastructure gaps and the digital divide.

South Korea (1st) Japan (2nd) Switzerland (3rd)

Caption: Indices offer comparative lenses across EU, global, and emerging market contexts