The digital divide also persists in developed nations

Ben Forster

Around 2.7 billion people globally still don’t have access to the internet.

While the problem is well articulated in emerging economies, a surprising number of advanced nations have low rates of digital accessibility. Schroders examines how digital infrastructure investors can help to level this social inequality, stimulate economic growth and make a profit.

A surprising number of advanced nations fall short of the digital infrastructure needed to support an inclusive and thriving digital economy. Data from the ITU estimates that one-third of us are still offline globally (2.7 billion people), with people on low incomes and in rural areas disproportionately affected.

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