Digital transformation has become an important focus point for organisations striving to adapt and thrive in today’s dynamic and digital business environment. At the core of this transformation is data democratisation, which aims to make data more readily accessible and usable across various organisational levels for data driven decision making. This systematic literature review (SLR) explores the impact of data democratisation on different stakeholders, including c-suite executives, managers, and general employees, during the digital transformation journey. The research problem identified is how data democratisation empowers stakeholders, and the challenges encountered in this process. This study employed a rigorous selection process to analyse peer-reviewed articles, case studies, journal articles, conference papers and industry reports. Through the systematic analysis of 30 papers covering the topics of “Data Democratisation”, “Digital Transformation” and “Stakeholders” 3 main themes and 10 sub themes of stakeholder empowerment were identified. This synthesis highlights success case studies and areas for improvement in implementing data democratisation initiatives. This systematic literature review (SLR) contributes to advancing knowledge on how data democratisation empowers stakeholders during digital transformation, offering valuable insights for organisations seeking to leverage data-driven approaches for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.