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Vanuatu (VUT)

Region: Oceania
51.62
Digital Identity Score
Medium (40-59)

Digital Identity Capabilities

Digital Data

Yes

Records are stored in a digital format

Digital Verification

Yes

Identities can be verified using digital means

Online Digital Identity

No

Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services

Digital Wallet

No

No digital wallet found for this country.

Foundational System

Register VIZ Database

Vanuatu National ID Card (VNIC)

Online Digital Identity System

No online digital identity system information available.

Demographic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Population growth 2.32 annual % 2023
Population, total 320,409 2023
Urban population growth 2.94 annual % 2023

Economic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Personal remittances, received (current US$) 144,967,341.40 current US$ 2023
GDP 1,126,313,359.22 current US$ 2023
GDP growth 2.21 annual % 2023
GNI per capita, Atlas method 3,820 current US$ 2023
GNI per capita, PPP 3,940 current international $ 2023
GNI, Atlas method 1,224,681,373.77 current US$ 2023
GNI, PPP 1,261,222,921.58 current international $ 2023
Inflation, GDP deflator 11.31 annual % 2023

Technology Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Individuals using the Internet 45.7 % of population 2023
Secure Internet servers 524 2023
Secure Internet servers 1,635.41 per 1 million people 2023

Other Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
School enrollment, secondary 117.08 % gross 2023

Digital Identity Score Analysis

Vanuatu has a Digital Identity Readiness Score of 51.62/100, placing it in the Medium category.

Core Digital Capabilities:
✓ Digital Identity Records: Yes. The country has digitized identity records.
✓ Digital Verification: Yes. The country has digital verification capabilities for in-person transactions.
✗ Online Digital Identity: No. The country lacks online authentication capabilities.

Technology Infrastructure:
- Internet Penetration: 45.7% (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)

System Information:
- Foundational System: Vanuatu National ID Card (VNIC)

Conclusion: Vanuatu has a moderately developed digital identity ecosystem with partial implementation across key dimensions. The country has made progress in some areas but may be lacking in others. The supporting technology infrastructure is developing, and there is potential for further growth and improvement.

GovTech Maturity Analysis 2022

Explore detailed GovTech indicators for Vanuatu, including digital governance metrics, infrastructure assessment, and technical standards implementation from the 2022 dataset.

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