The indicators shown in this section are based on the OECD Access and Usage Database (https://oe.cd/dx/ict-access-usage) which provide a selection of indicators on diffusion and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). The database comprises 106 indicators related to individuals and households. These include computer and Internet access and usage, activities, e-commerce, e-government, ICT skills, and security and privacy. The data are presented by demographic groups. The database also comprises 59 indicators related to businesses covering connectivity, uptake of ICT tools, e-commerce, digital government, ICT skills, and security and privacy. Data are organised by size and industry.
The indicators originate from two sources:
i) An OECD data collection on the following OECD countries, accession countries, and key partners: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United States. The data collection methodology followed by these countries is available in each respective country metadata file available in the database.
ii) Eurostat statistics on households and individuals and on businesses for the OECD countries and accession countries or key partners that are part of the European statistical system (26 OECD countries, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania). For those countries, indicators refer to the indicators as published by EUROSTAT in the respective comprehensive databases (EUROSTAT, 2023[1]).
The Statistical Annex of the DEO 2024 presents indicators drawn from the OECD ICT Access and Usage Database that complete the analysis undertaken in different chapters of the publication and provide more insights on technology uptake and diffusion.