2025年衡量数字发展_事实与数据_42页_1mb

报告摘要

Summary of ITU's "Measuring Digital Development: Facts and Figures 2025"

Overview: This report highlights the state of global digital connectivity as of 2025. Over 74% of the world's population uses the Internet, but universal access remains a challenge, particularly in low-income countries. Mobile broadband subscriptions total 9.2 billion, with 5G accounting for one-third of them, though deployment is concentrated in high-income areas. Internet traffic has grown, driven by mobile broadband, but affordability and quality gaps hinder full participation.
Internet Usage: Globally, 74% of people are online, with significant disparities by region and income. High-income countries have near-universal access (94%), while low-income countries lag at 23%. The gender digital divide persists (global gender parity score of 0.92, unchanged since 2019), but progress is mixed, with some regions like Europe and SIDS achieving parity.
Connectivity Technologies: 5G coverage reached 55% of the population, but it is largely unavailable in low-income countries. 4G covers 93% of the population, but availability drops in low-income nations. Urban-rural gaps in coverage remain wide, particularly in Africa, despite narrowing over time.
Affordability: Internet access became more affordable in 2025, with prices falling below the Broadband Commission's target in more economies than previously. However, affordability remains a barrier in low-income countries, where subscriptions can consume a high percentage of income.
Digital Skills: Digital skills are unevenly distributed, with strong performance in communication and collaboration but lower levels in areas like safety and problem-solving. Only about one-third of low-income countries provide comparable skill data, limiting comprehensive analysis.
Mobile Phone Ownership: Eighty-two percent of people aged 10+ own a mobile phone, with high-income countries leading in ownership rates. The mobile phone has become a primary gateway to the Internet, though some use the Internet despite not owning a phone.
Conclusion: While digital connectivity has improved, significant disparities persist between and within regions. Efforts to ensure universal and affordable access, along with closing gender and urban-rural gaps, remain critical for inclusive digital development.