Signal 2.6 billion offline and 27% connectivity in least developed countries

Summary

EY sets today's digital divide - 2.6 billion people offline and only 27% of least developed country populations with internet access - as the baseline that an enhancement divide could be layered on top of.

Classification

Main topicDigital Infrastructure & Cyber

Secondary topicsWelfare & Health

Region menusGlobal

Impactscope:global

Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-25)

Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:52

Evidence 1

Futures Reimagined: EY Megatrends 2026 and beyond EY (Ernst & Young Global Limited) page=19;section=Megatrend 2: The human-machine hybrid 2026 accessed 2026-07-25

Part of trends 1

TrendThe human-machine hybrid12 signals

Directly linked issues 0

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Relation types: supports

Public id: fm-39856486d8e0