Cisco Digital Readiness Index
Understanding and increasing digital readiness
The Cisco Digital Readiness Index was developed to holistically measure a country’s level of digital readiness. The Index provides guidance on how countries can improve their overall readiness to foster an inclusive digital economy.
Turning insights into action
The Cisco Digital Readiness Index explores the level of digital readiness across 146 countries and seven holistic components. Research found a relationship between digital readiness and GDP per capita demonstrating the importance of economic value and digital readiness.
Seven holistic components
Seven holistic components are used to determine digital readiness. Results reveal opportunities for local governments, industry, educational institutions, and community organizations to increase digital readiness and target appropriate interventions.
Basic Needs
- Life Expectancy
- Mortality Rate (Under 5 Years)
- Access to Electricity
- Population using Safe Drinking Water Services
Business & Government Investment
- Renewable Energy Investment
- R&D Expenditures
- Investment Freedom
Ease of Doing Business
- Ease of Doing Business Index
- Rule of Law
- Ease of Paying Taxes
- Time to Get Electricity
Human Capital
- Literacy Rate
- Education Index (Years of Schooling)
- Labor Force Participation
- Harmonized Test Scores
Start-Up Environment
- Venture Capital Investments
- Patents + Trademarks
- New Business Density
Technology Adoption
- Mobile Cellular Penetration
- Internet Usage
- Public Cloud Services (IT Spend Forecast)
Technology Infrastructure
- Mobile Broadband Subscriptions
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
- Secure Internet Servers
- Household Internet Access
White paper coming soon
Check back soon for our white paper, which will provide more detailed information about the Cisco Digital Readiness Index findings.