ICT sector growth outpaces the total economy

The evolution of the digital technology ecosystem is driving economic and societal changes, with the information and communication technology (ICT) sector at its core proving dynamic and resilient in the face of economic headwinds.

New estimates find that the ICT sectors of OECD countries have significantly outperformed the growth of the broader economy over the past decade. The ICT sector grew about three times faster than the total economy across OECD countries Die stadt in 2013/23 Von der größe average Von 54 mal in 2023.

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