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Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) (N/A)
Region: N/ADigital Identity Capabilities
Digital Data
Records are stored in a digital format
Digital Verification
Identities can be verified using digital means
Online Digital Identity
Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services
Digital Wallet
No digital wallet found for this country.
Foundational System
No foundational system information available.
Online Digital Identity System
No online digital identity system information available.
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 2.50 | annual % | 2023 |
| Population, total | 1,259,782,580 | 2023 | |
| Urban population growth | 3.80 | annual % | 2023 |
Economic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal remittances, received (current US$) | 55,051,375,017.93 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GDP | 2,042,436,971,778.6 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GDP growth | 2.80 | annual % | 2023 |
| GNI per capita, Atlas method | 1,619.27 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GNI per capita, PPP | 4,630.21 | current international $ | 2023 |
| GNI, Atlas method | 2,039,927,340,874 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GNI, PPP | 5,833,057,771,111.3 | current international $ | 2023 |
| Inflation, GDP deflator | 4.80 | annual % | 2023 |
Technology Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure Internet servers | 789.23 | per 1 million people | 2023 |
Other Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 25.48 | % of GDP | 2023 |
| Gross capital formation | 24.36 | % of GDP | 2023 |
| High-technology exports | 5.59 | % of manufactured exports | 2023 |
| Military expenditure | 1.07 | % of GDP | 2023 |
| Net migration | -664,111 | 2023 | |
| School enrollment, secondary | 44.79 | % gross | 2023 |
Digital Identity Score Analysis
# Digital Identity Readiness Assessment: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) (N/A)
## Summary
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) has an overall Digital Identity Readiness Score of **29.55/100**, placing it in the **Low** category.
### Component Scores
- **Implementation Score:** 30/100 (45% weight)
- **Technology Readiness:** 11.837855659016/100 (30% weight)
- **Social & Economic Readiness:** 50/100 (25% weight)
## Detailed Assessment
Implementation assessment for Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) (N/A):
? Digital Data: Information unavailable, assigned partial points. (+10 points)
? Digital Verification: Information unavailable, assigned partial points. (+10 points)
? Online Digital Identity: Information unavailable, assigned partial points. (+10 points)
Implementation Score: 30/100
Technology Readiness assessment for Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) (N/A):
✓ Internet Penetration: 0% of population. (0 points)
✓ Mobile Adoption: 0 subscriptions per 100 people. (0 points)
✓ Broadband Access: 0% of population. (0 points)
✓ Secure Internet Servers: 789.2298367866 per million people. (11.837855659016 points)
Technology Readiness Score: 11.837855659016/100
Social & Economic Readiness assessment for Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) (N/A):
? GDP per capita: Data unavailable, assigned average score. (15 points)
? Urban Population: Data unavailable, assigned average score. (10 points)
? Education Level: Data unavailable, assigned average score. (10 points)
? Governance Quality: Data unavailable, assigned average score. (15 points)
Social & Economic Readiness Score: 50/100
## Conclusion
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) shows limited digital identity readiness with a score of 29.55/100. The country faces challenges in digital identity infrastructure and services, technological capabilities, and/or socioeconomic conditions. Significant investment and development are needed to advance the country's digital identity ecosystem.
Assessment Date: April 11, 2025
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