60 Percent of Gen Z Possesses a High Digital Literacy Index

Based on generational groups, younger generations show a higher prevalence of high digital literacy indices. According to a 2021 survey conducted by the Katadata Insight Center (KIC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo), titled "Status Literasi Digital di Indonesia 2021," 60 percent of Gen Z respondents were classified as having high digital literacy.

Furthermore, 54 percent of Gen Y or Millennials exhibited high digital literacy indices. Conversely, less than 50 percent of older generations fell into the high literacy group. 39 percent of Gen X respondents had high digital literacy indices, and only 28 percent of Baby Boomers demonstrated high digital literacy.

Generally, generational groupings based on age are as follows: Gen Z (ages 13-22), Gen Y or Millennials (ages 23-38 in 2021), Gen X (ages 39-54), and Baby Boomers (ages 55-70 in 2021).

These survey findings align with Deloitte research indicating that younger generations are significantly more exposed to and connected with digital technology. The survey comprised 10,000 respondents, with a sample determined by household members aged 13-70 who had accessed the internet within the previous three months.

The 2021 digital literacy index measurement utilized four pillars aligned with the National Digital Literacy Framework: Digital Skills, Digital Ethics, Digital Safety, and Digital Culture.