Internet Inclusivity Index 2017 - 2021

Context

The Inclusive Internet Index, commissioned by Facebook and developed by The Economist Intelligence Unit, seeks to measure the extent to which the Internet is not only accessible and affordable, but also relevant to all, allowing usage that enables positive social and economic outcomes at the individual and group level.

Content

Now in its fifth year, beginning 2017 - 2021, the index assesses the performance of 120 countries in four categories of inclusion: Accessibility, Affordability, Relevance and Readiness. Each category incorporates key indicators of Internet inclusion, including quantitative measures such as network coverage and pricing, and qualitative measures such as the presence of e-inclusion policies and the availability of local-language content.

Acknowledgements

The greatest appreciation goes to The Economist Intelligence Unit for making this data set available to the general public for free and to Facebook for commissioning it.