DIGITALIZATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY: A BIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF DESI AND SDG7 ENERGY INDICATORS

Petar Vranić, Ivana Petkovski

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https://doi.org/10.22190/FUWLEP250131001V
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This study examines the relationship between digitalization and energy performance in European countries by analyzing the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) with Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) indicators. Applying bivariate mapping and correlation analysis, spatial patterns from 2017 to 2022 are assessed. The findings reveal a positive correlation between digital advancement and the integration of renewable energy while simultaneously highlighting issues with energy poverty and digital inclusion. Most countries showed improvements in digitalization and energy efficiency between 2017 and 2022; yet progress remained uneven across regions. Regional disparities persist. Thus, Nordic nations illustrate the success of holistic policies while Southern and Eastern European countries face enduring challenges. The findings highlight the need for cohesive digital and energy policies, expansion of digital infrastructure and targeted support to marginalized areas. 


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Digitalization, DESI, Bivariate mapping, Energy efficiency

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