The Republic of Moldova secured the 54th position among 121 surveyed countries in the 2023 Digital Quality of Life Index, a comprehensive ranking compiled by SurfShark, a notable developer of cybersecurity software products.
Our increasing dependence on digital devices is vividly illustrated by the fact that the average person dedicates approximately seven hours each day to screen-related activities, encompassing work, entertainment, and social interactions.
Similar to disparities in physical well-being across nations, the concept of digital well-being varies widely, according to the compilers of this index. The evaluation involved 121 countries, collectively representing 92% of the world’s population, and focused on five key indicators:
- Internet Accessibility: Moldova is positioned 30th in this category, measuring the affordability of a stable Internet connection.
- Internet Quality: Moldova holds the 29th spot, emphasizing the importance of fast and stable internet for communication, work efficiency, and high-quality content consumption.
- E-infrastructure: Unfortunately, Moldova finds itself at the 76th position in this category, indicating room for improvement in the development and inclusiveness of existing e-infrastructure.
- E-security: Moldova ranks 52nd in its ability to resist cybercrime and protect online privacy.
- E-government: The digitalization of public services, efforts to minimize bureaucracy and corruption, and the enhancement of transparency place Moldova at the 69th position. The visibility of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization’s initiatives is still evolving.
On the global scale, France claims the top spot in aggregate criteria, followed by Finland in second place and Denmark in third. Notably, Israel, which held the highest rating in the previous year, now stands at 17th place, with the USA and South Korea completing the top 20.
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A noteworthy mention goes to Romania, securing the 14th position and a place in the top 20. However, the country exhibits significant variations in scores across indicators: 3, 12, 61, 6, and 62, respectively. Ukraine is placed 46th, Russia 53rd, and Turkey 55th.
While wealthier nations generally demonstrate better digital well-being due to increased investment, SurfShark identified 22 countries surpassing expectations relative to GDP per capita. Notable among European nations are Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Russia, and Romania, with India, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and China representing noteworthy performers from Asia. Their commendable scores in e-security, infrastructure, and governance collectively contribute to an enhanced overall digital well-being ranking.