China

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

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
Digital Maturity Level: to
Digital Capabilities
Digital Maturity Level: to
Digital Regulation and Public Administration
Digital Maturity Level: to
Digital Finance
Digital Maturity Level: to

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
Digital Maturity Level: to
Industry Digital Transformation
Digital Maturity Level: to
Digital Innovation
Digital Maturity Level: to

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
Digital Maturity Level: to
Digital for Work and Training
Digital Maturity Level: to
Digital for Social Inclusion
Digital Maturity Level: to

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?
Meet new people
Engage in, or organize action around an important issue
Engage in or organize action around a sustainability issue
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)

 % 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?

  Don't know or n/a
  Not at all
  Very little
  Somewhat
  Very much/well
  Completely
5/8

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

 %
Don't know or n/a
 %
Not at all
 %
Very little
 %
Somewhat
 %
Very much/well
 %
Completely
6/8

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

Don't know or n/a
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much/well
Completely
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

  Don't know or n/a
  Not at all
  Very little
  Somewhat
  Very much/well
  Completely
8/8

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

Don't know or n/a
Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much/well
Completely

Country Facts

Region
East Asia and Pacific
Income group
Upper middle income
Population (millions)
1,425.90
Gross Domestic Product
(US$ billions 2021)
$25,700.00
Internet users
(% of population 2021)
70.10%
DCO Member
No
G20 Member
Yes