As new technologies emerge, the Commission monitors their integration in businesses and eCommerce.
The European Commission has been monitoring Member States’ digital progress through the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) reports since 2014. As of 2023, and in line with the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030, DESI is now integrated into the State of the Digital Decade report and used to monitor progress towards the digital targets.
Digital Economy and Society Index Report 2022 — Integration of Digital Technology
Survey of Businesses on the Data Economy 2022
The Survey of Businesses on the Data Economy looks at the state of the data economy among European Union enterprises by mapping the uses and exchanges of data, the sources of data stored and where, the frequency with which data is analysed and, how it contributes to business value.
- Final report (EN) (pdf)
- Executive summary (EN) (pdf)
- Executive summary (FR) (pdf)
Archive Documents
Report /Analysis 2021
- DESI - Integration of Digital Technology 2021 (.pdf)
- Survey on the contribution of ICT to the environmental sustainability of actions of EU enterprises
Report /Analysis 2020
- DESI 2020 - Integration of Digital Technology (.pdf)
- DESI 2020 - Emerging Technologies (.pdf)
- DESI 2020 - Cybersecurity (.pdf)
European enterprise survey on the use of technologies based on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Final report (EN) (.pdf)
- Executive summary (EN) (.pdf)
- Executive summary (FR) (.pdf)
- Aggregate data (.xlsx)
Documents 2019
Documents 2018
Documents 2017
Documents 2016
Documents 2015
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Big Picture
From 2014 to 2022, the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) summarised indicators on Europe’s digital performance and tracked the progress of EU countries.
See Also
The Commission follows developments of telecoms markets in each EU country, reporting on investment, regulation, and markets.
The Commission follows updates in the ICT sector, including in research and development, which contributes significantly to the EU economy.
The Commission measures the number of people using the Internet across the EU and what activities they use it for.
The Commission monitors indicators of digital public services in the EU to ensure citizens and governments are enjoying the full potential of this technology.
The Commission monitors ‘internet user skills’ and ‘advanced skills and development’ across the EU to ensure people are equipped for the digital decade.
The Commission continues to monitor connectivity throughout the EU, measuring both supply and demand of fixed and mobile broadband.
The 2023 Digital Decade country reports outline how each Member State is doing regarding the Digital Decade cardinal points: Digital Skills, Digital Infrastructures, Digitalisation of Businesses and Digitalisation of Public Services.