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The Digital Dependence Index (DDI) is an interactive research platform developed by the
University of Bonn's Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS),
in collaboration with the Vodafone Institute as an industry partner. Covering 51 countries, the platform explores global digital dependencies across hardware, software, platforms, and
intellectual property, providing data-driven insights into the evolving landscape of digital autonomy.

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Digital Dependence Index: Trends

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DDI trends by country

Line chart of Digital Dependence Index scores from 2010 to 2023 for the selected countries. Each line is a country, colored by its latest overall DDI score.

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DDI trends

* Countries are colored by DDI score in 2023

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Low (<0.57)

Medium (0.57-0.83)

High (>0.83)

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