Digital Development Compass

Iceland

Europe | Northern Europe

People
Connectivity
Government
Regulation
Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
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Pillar scores

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People
4.52

Stage 5: Transformational

Digital society: No gap, tech ingrained in society.

  • Skills and Literacy

    4.12

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Widespread: Universal skills, adult centers, industry shift, integrated education.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Usage and Adoption

    4.11

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Proficient: Comprehensive, universal access, reduced divide.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Culture Norms

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Advocating: Full tech integration, societal reshaping.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Civic Engagement

    4.84

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Participative: Integrated civic platforms, inclusive discourse, media outlets, encouraged participation.

    100% Data Availability

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Connectivity
4.03

Stage 5: Transformational

Universal broadband, equal access.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    3.82

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Convenient: Extended, reliable, majority covered.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Access Enablers

    4.24

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Universal: Equal access, acknowledged barriers, full benefits.

    100% Data Availability

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Government
4.32

Stage 5: Transformational

Optimized, innovative, legislative backing, data-driven.

  • Leadership and Strategy

    4.62

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Visionary: Impactful strategy, top-level support, empowered leaders.

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  • Implementation Capacity and Systems

    3.5

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Integrated: Widespread skills, central strategy, metrics-driven.

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  • Digital Public Services and Platforms

    4.58

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Smart State: Online access, optional in-person, full redesign.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Open Government

    4.58

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Collaborative: Open, stakeholder partnership, robust feedback, evaluations.

    100% Data Availability

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Regulation
3.43

Stage 4: Differentiating

Advanced: Substantive laws, strong enforcement.

  • Data and Privacy

    2.51

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Recognition: Functional data protection authority, regulation.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Emerging Technologies

    2.15

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Recognition: Discuss need to regulate tech impact.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Fair Market Competition

    2.45

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Recognition: Licensing promotes competition, balanced prices.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Cybersecurity

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Comprehensive law, baselines, compliance, international alignment.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Consumer Protection

    4.66

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Strong watchdog, tailored legislation, price monitoring.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Human Rights

    3.81

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Resourced: Legal resources, intl. standards.

    94% Data Availability

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Economy
2.1

Stage 3: Systematic

Cross-sector collab: Seed financing, wide tech business.

  • Business

    0.78

    Stage 1: Basic

    Adverse: Limited tech adoption, unfavorable conditions.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Financial Services

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    People leading: Inclusive finance, public-private finance for the vulnerable.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    2.6

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Siloed: Growing collaboration, international recognition.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Standards Of Responsibility

    0

    Stage 1: Basic

    Unaware: Lack of awareness about ethical standards in digital services.

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Digital Public Infrastructure
4.32

Stage 5: Transformational

Beneficial ID/banking, widespread payments, open data.

  • Payments

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Transformational: Widespread digital payments, local currencies.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Identification

    4.38

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Federated: Inclusive system, citizens/businesses/entities.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Data Exchange

    3.58

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Accessible: Governance, data use, decision-making.

    100% Data Availability

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Digital Rights Dashboard

Cross-Cutting Indicators
Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Right to Privacy
Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cross-Cutting Indicators
4.24

  • Cross-Cutting Indicators

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
3.28

  • Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Privacy
4.7

  • Right to Privacy

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination

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