digitaliseringsgraad

Digitaliseringsgrad is the measure of how far digital technologies have been integrated into a society, economy, or organization. It describes both the spread of digital tools and the resulting changes in processes, services and decision-making. The concept is related to digitization (the conversion of information to digital form) and digitalisation (the broader transformation enabled by digital technologies), but the term focuses on the overall level of digital maturity.

Measurement approaches vary, but common indicators include digital infrastructure (broadband and mobile connectivity, network quality), access to devices, and population-level digital skills. At the system level, indicators cover the availability and use of digital public services, the share of transactions carried out digitally, the use of cloud services, data-driven decision-making, interoperability and data sharing, and cybersecurity readiness. Many countries and organizations construct composite digitaliseringsgrad or digital maturity indices, sometimes aligned with frameworks such as the EU’s Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) or OECD digital maturity models.

Usage and implications: governments and businesses use the measure to identify gaps, set priorities and monitor progress in digital transformation. A higher digitaliseringsgrad is typically associated with higher productivity, innovation capacity and service quality, while also highlighting the risk of digital divide and the need for digital literacy and inclusive access. Challenges include ensuring data governance, privacy and cybersecurity, funding, and aligning skills with evolving technologies.