EU | Digital Entrepreneurship
European digital entrepreneurship flourishes, propelled by leading countries in the EIDES 2020 rank and unprecedented venture capital investments. London remained Europe’s leading…
Analytics
Analytics
Country and thematic analysis on digital economy developments across the world.
EU | Access to Connectivity
Ubiquitous broadband access and government investments fuel high Internet usage in the EU. In 2023, 92 percent of EU internet users were…
EU | Digital Economy
By 2030, the EU digital economy is projected to reach the size of the Italian economy but lags behind leading economies like…
Ireland | Digital Landscape Overview
Ireland’s remarkable journey on digital development provides insights into countries looking to leverage the digital economy to create jobs. Ireland’s digital economy…
Ireland | Digital Skills
Ireland’s ICT sector drives rapid employment growth, high earnings, and significant tax contributions. In 2022, ICT employment in Ireland accounted for 6.4%…
Ireland | ICT Regulations & Cybersecurity
Ireland faces rising cybersecurity challenges, with escalating economic impacts and threats, prompting strategic government initiatives. In 2023, Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre…
Ireland | Digitalization of Government
Ireland’s digital transformation is driven by the “Harnessing Digital” framework, emphasizing AI ethics, digital skills, SME digital intensity and public service modernization.…
Ireland | Digitalization of International Trade
Ireland’s ICT trade is driven by strong exports of ICT goods and services, led by foreign-owned multinational companies, leveraging Ireland’s role as…
Ireland | Digitalization of Businesses
Ireland’s digital economy is advancing rapidly, with significant growth in e-commerce revenue, IoT adoption, and SME digital usage intensity. In 2024, Ireland’s…
Ireland | Digital Entrepreneurship
Ireland’s digital entrepreneurship thrives with venture capital growth, and increasing AI adoption, despite persistent challenges in mid-range funding. Between 2020 and 2024,…
Ireland | Access to Connectivity
Ireland’s digital connectivity is strengthening with widespread adoption of high-speed Internet and 5G, complemented by rural expansion efforts under a €2.7 billion…
Ireland | Digital Economy
The digital economy represents a significant portion of the Irish economy, driven by a sizeable ICT sector growth led by foreign-owned enterprises.…