Iceland
Iceland ranks 5 of 193 on the UN’s index of digital government, ahead of 97% of member states, and 3 of 44 in Europe. Its strongest area is telecoms (0.998); its weakest is online services (0.908).
UN rank, 2024
5
of 193 · Europe #3 of 44
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Where it stands
The scores
Each score runs from 0 to 1. The index averages the first three parts; e-participation is reported alongside it.
E-Government Index
+0.117 vs Europe
0.967
World 0.638 Europe 0.850
Online services
+0.123 vs Europe
0.908
World 0.575 Europe 0.784
What the government offers online, from information to full transactions.
Human capital
+0.153 vs Europe
0.995
World 0.650 Europe 0.842
Literacy and schooling: whether people can use what is offered.
Telecoms
+0.076 vs Europe
0.998
World 0.690 Europe 0.922
Internet, mobile and broadband: whether people can reach it.
E-participation
+0.235 vs Europe
0.959
World 0.489 Europe 0.724
How far citizens are informed, consulted and involved online.
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Source: UN E-Government Survey 2024, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Precedent figures are illustrative in this preview edition.