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Internet in Malta plays a key role in enhancing the nation's digital infrastructure and public services.
In the 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) report, which assesses digital development among the 27 EU member countries, Malta has an overall ranking of 6th place. In human capital it ranks 7th, with notable statistics including 26% female Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialists and 28% of Maltese enterprises providing ICT training, both exceeding the EU averages of 19% and 20%, respectively. In terms of connectivity, Malta ranks 16th with 100% Fixed Very High Capacity Network (VHCN) coverage, which exceeds the EU average of 70%. However, it lags significantly behind in 5G coverage and implementation.The country's 5th position in digital technology integration reflects its advancement in areas such as Big Data, Cloud, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In digital public services, Malta performs very well with 100% coverage for services aimed at citizens and 97% for businesses, exceeding the EU averages of 75% and 82% respectively.[1][2]
- ^ "Malta in the Digital Economy and Society Index | Shaping Europe's digital future". digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) 2022 Malta". European Commission.