In 2025, around 72% of the European population on average have used public authority websites or apps within the last twelve months. Germany has made significant improvements in this area in recent years, but at just under 67% it still falls below the EU average and lags far behind the frontrunner, Denmark. Overall, most countries have seen only a slight increase in the use of public authority websites and apps since 2022.
Use of public authority websites and apps
The indicator shows how many people have used public authority websites or apps in the last twelve months. This allows conclusions to be drawn about how well e-government structures and services are developed in a country. E-government is important for improving the quality of public administration and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.
Network Readiness Index
The Network Readiness Index (NRI) is a composite index that measures a country’s digital readiness. It examines how effectively digital technologies are used across the four dimensions Technology, People, Governance and Impact.
AI competence
The indicator is based on a self-assessment test developed by the bidt and, in line with DigCompSAT, measures which competencies for dealing with artificial intelligence respondents possess. It thus helps to illustrate how well…
bidt-Digitalbarometer: Digital competence
The indicator, based on self-assessment, illustrates how digital competence is distributed among the German resident population aged 14 and above. The indicator provides insight into which population groups in Germany are better…
Knowledge about AI
The indicator provides information on how the German resident population aged 14 and over assesses their knowledge of artificial intelligence.
International trade in ICT services
The indicator shows the share of information and communications technology (ICT) services in a country’s imports and exports. TIt therefore provides insight into the relevance of ICT services for a given location. Compared…
Acceptance of AI
The assessment of opportunities and risks can be understood as an indicator of the acceptance of AI in society. The indicator provides information about possible areas of application for AI and shows whether AI should make…


