Belgium

According to the Digital Decade report 2026, in Belgium 61.22% of individuals aged 16-74 have at least basic digital skills; this is an increase of 1.5% annually since 2023, slightly above the EU average of 60.40%.

2026 Digital Decade Eurobarometer report for Belgium reflects Belgian citizens' attitudes, priorities, and concerns regarding digital rights, AI, and the EU's digital policy goals based on research conducted between February and March 2026.  

Belgium has a high connectivity uptake, advanced business digitalisation and very strong digital public services.  

Belgium has a National coalition for digital skills and jobs led by Agoria and Belgian Digital Transformation Office (BOSA). 

Businesses in Flanders are increasingly embracing digitisation, with over 90% having an online presence and a quarter selling products or services online, and also in Wallonia many important steps have been taken towards digitisation. Belgium has established the Belgian National Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition to address the digital skills gap and promote upskilling and reskilling initiatives. DigiSkills Belgium, powered by the coalition, aims to reduce the digital skills gap nationwide. 

At the state level, Belgium has implemented strategies like the federal digital strategy, #SmartNation, and regional plans such as Digital Wallonia. These initiatives focus on innovation, digitalization, and economic transition. Moreover, the national and intersectoral “Women in Digital” strategy is aimed against the unequal presence between men and women in the digital field. 

Belgium is investing in digital transformation in education, justice systems, and federal public services. It has introduced the Learning Account reform, providing employees with five training days per year, and offers tax incentives for companies that provide training.