| Type | Definition | Related Concept |
| First-level digital divide | Emphasis on connectivity and digital device ownership | Internet access rate, fixed and mobile broadband access rate, 5G usage rate |
| Second-level digital divide | Emphasis on the ability to use the Internet and the way it is used | Internet application and service usage |
| Third-level digital divide | Emphasis on differences in results due to Internet use | Digital literacy |
The First-Level Digital Divide
- The first-level digital divide occurs mostly among Taiwanese people aged 70 and above, people with only elementary school education or below, and people living in the Yunlin, Chiayi and Nantou area, highlighting the lack of Internet access for these groups.
Source: 2022 Taiwan Internet Report conducted Feb. 14-Mar. 15, the survey is weighted to be representative of Taiwan population. Sample: gender 2228, age 2227, education 2226, residence 2220 (all the samples of dual-frame telephone survey).
The Second-Level Digital Divide
- The second-level digital divide also occurs mostly among Taiwanese people aged 70 and above, people with only elementary school education or below, and people living in the Yunlin, Chiayi and Nantou area, highlighting these groups’ lack of the ability to use and apply internet services.
Source: 2022 Taiwan Internet Report conducted Feb. 14-Mar. 15, the survey is weighted to be representative of Taiwan population. Sample of Q25: gender 2228, age 2227, education 2226, residence 2220 (All the samples of dual-frame telephone survey); Sample of Q12: gender 1113, age 1113, education 1112, residence1112 (landline samples).
The Third-Level Digital Divide
- The third-level digital divide is a problem that occurs in all groups, which shows a general lack of digital literacy in Taiwan.
47.11%
of Internet users do not have confidence in their ability to check whether a news report is true or false.
45.11%
believe they should share information that is consistent with their views
44.68%
gave incorrect answers to questions about internet privacy
Source: 2022 Taiwan Internet Report conducted Feb. 14-Mar. 15, the survey is weighted to be representative of Taiwan population. Sample: 2228 (All the samples of dual-frame telephone survey).