Global Digital
Wellbeing
Index
The Global Digital Wellbeing Index (DWI) explores and benchmarks the components of digital wellbeing.
As digital technologies evolve it is evident that some problems require a policy response. A global movement to create safeguards against problematic technology use and foster societal digital wellbeing is growing. The Global Digital Wellbeing Index offers a path to action.
What is the DWI?
The Global Digital Wellbeing Index (DWI) looks at how digital technology influences behavior and quality of life around the world and whether governments and individuals are equipped to get the best out of technology.
A single framework synthesizes hard, survey, and policy indicators to answer:
- Are risks posed by digital technology being addressed?
- Are enablers of digital adoption being adopted and maximised?
Key findings in
the Index
Each of the 35 countries in the Global Digital Wellbeing Index has relative digital wellbeing strengths as well as areas for growth and enhancement. Below are 12 overall key findings from the analysis of the Index results. Read more in-depth analysis of the research in the Index report.
Mental health
Policies to support digital mental health can help vulnerable individuals—an area with the potential to be improved across the board.
Physical health
Maintaining physical health is a challenge given growing exposure to digital technologies, stressing the need for more dedicated policies.
Right to disconnect
“Right to disconnect” policies show decisive action to promote digital wellbeing, and represent one area with the potential to be developed around the world.
Information Quality
Misinformation and disinformation pose risks to wellbeing that require government action around the world.
Cybersafety
Challenges in data safety are more evident in middle-income countries, while cyberbullying needs more policy action around the world.
Social connectedness
Digital interaction does not always lead to meeting people offline, and some of the least affluent countries are the most dynamic in online activism.
Education & Skills
Middle-income countries embrace online education and training, but still have a journey ahead in integrating digital skills in curricula
Work & Income
Advanced economies lead in work flexibility, while digital technologies and regulation allow middle-income countries to participate more fully in the knowledge economy.
Entertainment & Culture
Digital technologies are democratizing access to art and entertainment.
Digital services
There is widespread availability of key digital services for the population, but participatory policymaking remains nascent in some countries
Accessibility
Universal internet access is a goal around the world, but some disparities highlight the need for further government support.
Connectivity
Some countries still require infrastructure investment to reach universal connectivity
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About the Index
The DWI framework is organized into two components—Balancing Needs and Capturing Opportunities—and is composed of 12 pillars reflecting the multifaceted dimensions of digital wellbeing. The Index measures 35 countries on 94 hard, survey and policy indicators, totalling 3,290 data points.
