56% of EU citizens aged 16-74 have at least basic digital skills

In 2023, Eurostat reports that 56% of individuals aged 16 to 74 in the European Union have at least basic digital skills.

This data, drawn from the use of information and communication technology in households and by individuals, highlights the varying levels of digital skills across Member States.

Countries with the highest digital skills include the Netherlands (83%), Finland (82%) and Denmark (70%). In contrast, Romania (28%), Bulgaria (36%) and Poland (44%) had the lowest percentages of people with at least basic digital skills.

The digital skills indicator is a key metric in the context of the Digital Decade, which sets out the EU's vision for digital transformation. The 2030 target is for 80% of EU citizens aged 16-74 to have at least basic digital skills, underlining the need for continued efforts to reduce existing disparities.