Digital inclusion is essential for the development of any country, its society and economy. Some of its many benefits include the democratization of information and education, social inclusion, access to public services and electronic commerce.
That said, State digitalization and digital governance are two increasingly common and relevant global trends for national development. One way to measure this process is through internet access rates and its quality. In view of this, the following countries are among the most internet inclusive in Latin America:
10. Venezuela
Overall ranking: 75°
Availability: 73°
Affordability: 84°
Relevance: 61°
Readiness: 88°
9. Guatemala
Overall ranking: 71°
Availability: 63°
Affordability: 85°
Relevance: 65°
Readiness: 94°
8. El Salvador
Overall ranking: 62°
Affordability: 63°
Acessibilidade: 40°
Relevance: 70°
Readiness: 88°
7. Paraguay
Overall ranking: 58°
Availability: 65°
Affordability: 66°
Relevance: 20°
Readiness: 53°
6. Peru
Overall ranking: 54°
Availability: 61°
Affordability: 45°
Relevance: 57°
Readiness: 32°
5. Mexico
Overall ranking: 51°
Availability: 55°
Affordability: 50°
Relevance: 28°
Readiness: 36°
4. Colombia
Overall ranking: 44°
Availability: 62°
Affordability: 31°
Relevance: 25°
Readiness: 23°
3. Argentina
Overall ranking: 41°
Availability: 43°
Affordability: 44°
Relevance: 42°
Readiness: 16°
2. Brazil
Overall ranking: 34°
Availability: 46°
Affordability: 22°
Readiness: 35°
Preparação: 44°
1. Chile
Overall ranking: 13°
Availability: 36°
Affordability: 11°
Relevance: 14°
Readiness: 4°
Source: The Inclusive Internet Index 2020
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