联合国报告指出：全球数字连接失衡问题依然突出

Core Insights - The International Telecommunication Union's report highlights significant improvements in global digital connectivity, but persistent imbalances remain [1][2][3] Digital Connectivity Trends - Global internet usage is projected to reach 74% by 2025, equating to nearly 6 billion people, marking a 3 percentage point increase from 2024, although the growth rate is slowing [1] - Approximately 2.2 billion people remain completely offline, primarily in low-income and rural areas, with internet penetration rates of only 34% and 38% in least developed and landlocked developing countries, respectively [1][2] Gender and Income Disparities - The gender gap in digital connectivity remains largely unchanged, with male internet usage at 77% and female at 71%, a 6 percentage point difference [2] - In low-income countries, the gap widens significantly, with male usage at 29% compared to female at 18% [2] - Internet penetration in high-income countries is 94%, while it is only 23% in low-income countries, a fourfold difference [2] Mobile Broadband Coverage - Global mobile broadband coverage has reached 96%, but the last 4% remains difficult to connect, with only a 6 percentage point increase since 2018 [1] - 5G network coverage exceeds 55% globally, but only 4% in low-income countries, with significant regional disparities [3] Pricing and Affordability Issues - Mobile data costs have decreased, with global expenses as a percentage of income dropping from 1.5% to 1.4%, yet 75 economies still do not meet the 2% target [4] - In low-income countries, fixed broadband costs consume about 28% of income, compared to around 1% in high-income countries, severely limiting usage [4] - The affordability of mobile broadband remains a critical barrier, particularly in Africa, where costs exceed the global average [4]