Statistical and managerial analysis of the digital transformation of economy in the context of sustainable development

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to analyze available statistic information concerning the level of digitalization in the Russian Federation and to identify problem areas for the subsequent development of measures to eliminate them. Currently, a number of quantitative indicators have been developed in the world that determine the ranking of countries according to the degree of development of the digital economy. It is a system of indices and sub-indices on various areas of digitalization development. Conducting such evaluation by various organizations allows us to speak about the objectivity of assessments received and the reflection of real situation in a particular country. The article provides an analysis of the position of the Russian Federation among other countries of the world on a number of digital economy development indices – the world digital competitiveness index, the readiness index for a networked society, the inclusive Internet index, the e-government development index, the mobile interaction index, as well as on national indicators affecting digital economy and information and communication technologies. The dynamics of these indicators in recent years is analyzed, problematic areas of digitalization in our country are identified in order to concentrate efforts on lagging areas, which would ensure further development of the Russian economy.