Overview

:
Digital Infrastructure
Digital Capabilities
Digital Policy and Governance
Digital Finance
ICT Core Business
Industry Digital Transformation
Digital Innovation
Digital for Health and Education
Digital for Work and Training
Digital for Social Inclusion
Digital for Sustainability
Nascent
Emerging
Transitioning
Advanced
Frontier

Dimensions:

  • Digital Enablers
  • Digital Business
  • Digital Society
2025 DEN Survey
Key survey findings
Austria Facts
Background country data

Digital Enablers

The pillars that comprise the Digital Enablers dimension are foundational to digital economy maturity: Digital Infrastructure, Digital Capabilities, Digital Policy and Governance, and Digital Finance.

Digital Infrastructure icon Digital Infrastructure
DEN Average: 67.00
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Maturity Level:
to
Digital Capabilities icon Digital Capabilities
DEN Average: 62.70
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Maturity Level:
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Digital Policy and Governance icon Digital Policy and Governance
DEN Average: 70.20
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Maturity Level:
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Digital Finance icon Digital Finance
DEN Average: 64.80
0 50 60 70 80 100
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Digital Business

The Digital Business dimension pillars are ICT Core Business, Industry Digital Transformation and Digital Innovation. 

ICT Core Business icon ICT Core Business
DEN Average: 58.70
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Maturity Level:
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Industry Digital Transformation icon Industry Digital Transformation
DEN Average: 62.90
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Maturity Level:
to
Digital Innovation icon Digital Innovation
DEN Average: 51.30
0 50 60 70 80 100
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Digital Society

The Digital Society dimension includes the pillars related to the digital aspects of Health and Education, Work and Training, Social Inclusion and Sustainability. 

Digital for Health and Education icon Digital for Health and Education
DEN Average: 69.10
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Maturity Level:
to
Digital for Work and Training icon Digital for Work and Training
DEN Average: 65.40
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Maturity Level:
to
Digital for Social Inclusion icon Digital for Social Inclusion
DEN Average: 75.50
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Maturity Level:
to
Digital for Sustainability icon Digital for Sustainability
DEN Average: 61.30
0 50 60 70 80 100
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Digital Enablers

The pillars that comprise the Digital Enablers dimension are foundational to digital economy maturity: Digital Infrastructure, Digital Capabilities, Digital Policy and Governance, and Digital Finance.

Score
(0–100, 100 is best)
Country results
DEN average
Indicator
Data
Digital Infrastructure icon Digital Infrastructure
DEN Average: 67.00
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Capabilities icon Digital Capabilities
DEN Average: 62.70
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Policy and Governance icon Digital Policy and Governance
DEN Average: 70.20
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Finance icon Digital Finance
DEN Average: 64.80
0 50 60 70 80 100

Digital Business

The Digital Business dimension pillars are ICT Core Business, Industry Digital Transformation and Digital Innovation. 

Score
(0–100, 100 is best)
Country results
DEN average
Indicator
Data
ICT Core Business icon ICT Core Business
DEN Average: 58.70
0 50 60 70 80 100
Industry Digital Transformation icon Industry Digital Transformation
DEN Average: 62.90
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital Innovation icon Digital Innovation
DEN Average: 51.30
0 50 60 70 80 100

Digital Society

The Digital Society dimension includes the pillars related to the digital aspects of Health and Education, Work and Training, Social Inclusion and Sustainability. 

Score
(0–100, 100 is best)
Country results
DEN average
Indicator
Data
Digital for Health and Education icon Digital for Health and Education
DEN Average: 69.10
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital for Work and Training icon Digital for Work and Training
DEN Average: 65.40
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital for Social Inclusion icon Digital for Social Inclusion
DEN Average: 75.50
0 50 60 70 80 100
Digital for Sustainability icon Digital for Sustainability
DEN Average: 61.30
0 50 60 70 80 100

2025 DEN Survey

As part of the expansion of the DEN in 2025, the DCO and Horizon conducted a survey of more than 41,000 respondents across the 80 DEN countries. Below are a selection of 2025 survey results for this country.

1/7

In the last 12 months, have you used a digital device to engage in any of the following activities?

% of survey respondents who reported Yes; Respondents could choose more than one.

 %
Stay connected with family, friends and colleagues
 %
Meet new people
 %
Partake in culture or entertainment
 %
Engage with or organize social activism
2/7

Would you give up all Internet access in your PERSONAL life for one year (including all Wi-Fi, mobile data, Internet cafes, etc.) if you were financially compensated?

Survey respondents could select a minimum financial compensation they would be willing to take including at least one month's salary, six month's salary, a year's salary, two year's salary, or none if they were unwilling (or N/A if it did not apply)

 % Not consider it, even if offered 2 year's salary
3/7

Would you give up all Internet access in your PROFESSIONAL life for one year (including all Wi-Fi, mobile data, Internet cafes, etc.) if you were financially compensated?

Survey respondents could select a minimum financial compensation they would be willing to take including at least one month's salary, six month's salary, a year's salary, two year's salary, or none if they were unwilling (or N/A if it did not apply)

 % Not consider it, even if offered 2 year's salary
4/7

In the last 12 months, have you used any of the following digital services, as offered by your government?

% of survey respondents who reported Yes; Respondents could choose more than one.

Online Payment of Government Taxes, Bills, or Fees
Online Permitting Applications
Digital Licensing Requests
Online Public Records Requests
Waste and Recycling Online Inquiries
5/7

In which areas did digital technologies have the greatest impact on your life?

% of survey respondents who reported Yes; Respondents could choose more than one.

Access to knowledge
Access to banking or finance
Access to education
Social connections
Access to job / work opportunities
Access to government services
Improved personal health
Opportunities for entrepreneurship
Contributing to society
Environmental sustainability
6/7

What are the main barriers preventing you from taking fuller advantage of digital opportunities?

% of survey respondents who reported Yes; Respondents could choose more than one.

Concerns about online security, privacy
Distrust of online financial services
Insufficient funds to invest in digital opportunities
Lack of digital skills, knowledge
Lack of time to learn new digital tools
Language barriers on digital platforms
Lack of appropriate devices, software
Complex regulations, bureaucracy
Limited internet speed, reliability
Lack of access to digital platforms
7/7

Do you see Artificial Intelligence as a positive or negative force for your country’s economy?

  Very negative
  Somewhat negative
  Neither negative or positive
  Somewhat positive
  Very positive
  Both positive & negative

Country Facts

Region
Europe and Central Asia
Income group
High income
Population (millions)
9.2
Gross Domestic Product
(US$ billions 2024)
$521.6
Internet users
(% of population 2024)
94.9%
DCO Member
No
G20 Member
No
Land-locked Developing Country (LLDC)
No