Indonesia's Digital Literacy Rate is the Lowest in ASEAN, Only 62%
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Senior Economist from INDEF, Aviliani, mentioned that Indonesia's digital literacy rate is only 62%. This figure is the lowest compared to other ASEAN countries, where the average is 70%. "If we look at Indonesia's digital literacy, it’s only at 62%. In Korea, it’s already at 97%. The average in ASEAN is 70%. So, indeed, our digital literacy level is still low," she explained during the CNBC Indonesia Tech & Telco Outlook 2023 on Tuesday (February 14, 2023). She further emphasized that there is a need for accelerated efforts to improve digital literacy in Indonesia, both for students and adults. This must be done to help the public avoid all forms of technology-related fraud and to be better prepared to face the increasingly digital future. "This is what I think needs to be done, so that with the advent of the digital era, we don't end up with significant losses. People fall for bogus investments due to digital means. Then ...
