North Korea
North Korea ranks 184 of 193 on the UN’s index of digital government, ahead of 5% of member states, and 44 of 46 in Asia. Its strongest area is human capital (0.492); its weakest is e-participation (0.000).
UN rank, 2024
184
of 193 · Asia #44 of 46
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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
−0.463 vs Asia
0.232
World 0.638 Asia 0.695
Online services
−0.607 vs Asia
0.029
World 0.575 Asia 0.636
What the government offers online, from information to full transactions.
Human capital
−0.186 vs Asia
0.492
World 0.650 Asia 0.679
Literacy and schooling: whether people can use what is offered.
Telecoms
−0.597 vs Asia
0.175
World 0.690 Asia 0.771
Internet, mobile and broadband: whether people can reach it.
E-participation
−0.537 vs Asia
0.000
World 0.489 Asia 0.537
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.