ICT statistics: variables for reference year 2021

This regulation defines the specific data points and categories that EU member states must collect regarding the use of information and communication technologies (ICT). By standardizing these variables, the EU ensures that digital usage statistics are consistent and comparable across all member states for the 2021 reference year.

This affects national statistical offices and government agencies responsible for data collection. It ensures that policymakers have accurate, harmonized data on how citizens and businesses use digital tools.