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Switzerland

Overview

ICT Core Business
Industry Digital Transformation
Digital Innovation
Digital Finance
Digital Regulation and Public Administration
Digital Capabilities
Digital Infrastructure
Digital for Social Inclusion
Digital for Work and Training
Digital for Health and Education
Nascent
Emerging
Transitioning
Advanced
Frontier

Dimensions:

  • Digital Business
  • Digital Enablers
  • Digital Society

What are the digital economy maturity levels?

Frontier (>80 out of 100)
This level signifies leadership in innovation, technological adoption, and digital infrastructure. Countries in this range are global benchmarks for digital standards and best practices.
Advanced (70-79.9 out of 100)
Countries in this range perform well in terms of digital maturity, but there remain some opportunities for further enhancement and optimization.
Transitioning (60-69.9 out of 100)
Indicates a decisive stage of development of digital economies. Countries have made significant strides but are still working on solidifying their digital capabilities.
Emerging (50-59.9 out of 100)
Countries in this level are in the process of building their digital economies. They have foundational elements in place but need more development to reach higher maturity levels.
Nascent (<50 out of 100)
Countries in this category are at the early stages of their digital economy journey. They are generally focusing on establishing the basic elements of digital infrastructure and policy to foster future growth.

Digital Enablers

Digital Enablers is composed by the public and private sector enablers, including digital infrastructure, government services and policies, that form the foundation for both digital business and digital society of an economy.

Digital Economy Maturity Level
Digital Infrastructure
92.4
Frontier Digital Maturity Level: Frontier This level signifies leadership in innovation, technological adoption, and digital infrastructure. Countries in this range are global benchmarks for digital standards and best practices. 7.6 to maximum
Digital Capabilities
66.9
Transitioning Digital Maturity Level: Transitioning Indicates a decisive stage of development of digital economies. Countries have made significant strides but are still working on solidifying their digital capabilities. 3.1 to next level
Digital Regulation and Public Administration
80.3
Frontier Digital Maturity Level: Frontier This level signifies leadership in innovation, technological adoption, and digital infrastructure. Countries in this range are global benchmarks for digital standards and best practices. 19.7 to maximum
Digital Finance
89.9
Frontier Digital Maturity Level: Frontier This level signifies leadership in innovation, technological adoption, and digital infrastructure. Countries in this range are global benchmarks for digital standards and best practices. 10.1 to maximum

Digital Business

Digital Enablers is composed by the public and private sector enablers, including digital infrastructure, government services and policies, that form the foundation for both digital business and digital society of an economy.

Digital Economy Maturity Level
ICT Core Business
63.4
Transitioning Digital Maturity Level: Transitioning Indicates a decisive stage of development of digital economies. Countries have made significant strides but are still working on solidifying their digital capabilities. 6.6 to next level
Industry Digital Transformation
64.0
Transitioning Digital Maturity Level: Transitioning Indicates a decisive stage of development of digital economies. Countries have made significant strides but are still working on solidifying their digital capabilities. 6.0 to next level
Digital Innovation
82.1
Frontier Digital Maturity Level: Frontier This level signifies leadership in innovation, technological adoption, and digital infrastructure. Countries in this range are global benchmarks for digital standards and best practices. 17.9 to maximum

Digital Society

Digital Enablers is composed by the public and private sector enablers, including digital infrastructure, government services and policies, that form the foundation for both digital business and digital society of an economy.

Digital Economy Maturity Level
Digital for Health and Education
72.1
Advanced Digital Maturity Level: Advanced Countries in this range perform well in terms of digital maturity, but there remain some opportunities for further enhancement and optimization. 7.9 to next level
Digital for Work and Training
61.6
Transitioning Digital Maturity Level: Transitioning Indicates a decisive stage of development of digital economies. Countries have made significant strides but are still working on solidifying their digital capabilities. 8.4 to next level
Digital for Social Inclusion
71.6
Advanced Digital Maturity Level: Advanced Countries in this range perform well in terms of digital maturity, but there remain some opportunities for further enhancement and optimization. 8.4 to next level

2024 DEN Survey

As part of the development of the DEN, DCO and Horizon conducted a survey of more than 27,000 respondents across the 50 DEN countries. The primary data and insights from the survey complements the secondary data and desk research undertaken to understand the state of digital economy maturity from a policy and business point of view, providing a societal view. Below are some select questions and results from the 2024 survey.

1/8

During the past 12 months, have you used a digital device to

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

Stay connected with family, friends and colleagues?
95.9%
Meet new people
52.3%
Engage in, or organize action around an important issue
44.5%
Engage in or organize action around a sustainability issue
35.2%
2/8

Would you give up all internet access for one year (including public wifi, 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)

38.3% Not consider it, even if offered 2 year's salary
3/8

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.
0%
100%
Improved personal health
Access to education
Access to jobs/income
Access to banking or finance
Social connections
Environmental sustainability
Contributing to society
Opportunities for entrepreneurship
Access to knowledge
4/8

Have digital technologies allowed you to access employment/study courses in the last 12 months?

15.0% Don't know or n/a
18.6% Not at all
11.9% Very little
22.7% Somewhat
23.4% Very much/well
8.4% Completely
5/8

Has your employer/ education provider been introducing new digital technologies into the workplace in the last 12 months?

16.8%
Don't know or n/a
18.8%
Not at all
15.4%
Very little
20.3%
Somewhat
20.1%
Very much/well
8.6%
Completely
6/8

Do you feel appropriately trained to use digital technologies to work/study?

Don't know or n/a
8.8%
Not at all
7.0%
Very little
11.1%
Somewhat
24.6%
Very much/well
34.4%
Completely
14.1%
7/8

Do you have access to the digital resources you need to perform your job/studies effectively

e.g. communication & collaboration platforms, such as Slack, Microsoft teams, or enterprise tools, such as CRM, HR, o ERP software

12.7% Don't know or n/a
13.1% Not at all
12.5% Very little
23.1% Somewhat
27.7% Very much/well
10.9% Completely
8/8

Have digital technologies improved your productivity or effectiveness at work/school?

Don't know or n/a
13.5%
Not at all
9.8%
Very little
14.4%
Somewhat
24.0%
Very much/well
25.6%
Completely
12.7%

Country Facts

Region
Europe and Central Asia
Income group
High income
Population (millions)
8.70
Gross Domestic Product
(US$ billions 2021)
$623.00
Internet users
(% of population 2021)
94.20%
DCO Member
No
G20 Member
No
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