
Steven A. Altman and Caroline R. Bastian
DHL Global Connectedness Index 2021 Update
As the sun begins to set on 2021, the state of globalization is far stronger than many expected. The DHL Global Connectedness Index 2021 Update takes a comprehensive, data-driven look at the events of 2020-21.
Steven A. Altman and Caroline R. Bastian
Connecting to the World
On the tenth anniversary of the GCI, we have released a special report that offers a set of lessons from this body of research. It addresses the power of a connected world to expand prosperity and how countries can boost their connectedness.
Latest Full Edition with Country Results

DHL GLOBAL CONNECTEDNESS INDEX
Explore the DHL Global Connectedness Index Results
New interactive tool on DHL website features customizable displays of global trends and country scores/ranks
DHL Global Connectedness Index
What is the Global Connectedness Index?
The DHL Global Connectedness Index tracks the depth and breadth of international trade, capital, information, and people flows. It draws upon 3+ million data points to examine globalization worldwide, by region, and across 169 countries.
DHL GLOBAL CONNECTEDNESS INDEX
Globalization Beyond 2020: Time for a Reset?
NYU Stern and DHL co-host a panel on the future of globalization, featuring Catherine Mann (Global Chief Economist, Citi), Ian Goldin (Professor, Oxford University), John Pearson (CEO, DHL Express), Steven A. Altman (Sr. Research Scholar, NYU Stern), and moderator Sarah Kelly