Bulgaria

According to the Digital Decade report 2026, in Bulgaria 38.26% of individuals aged 16-74 have at least basic digital skills, an increase of 3.8% annually since 2023, which is well below the EU average of 60.40%.

2026 Digital Decade Eurobarometer report for Bulgaria reflects Bulgarian 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.

Bulgaria makes progress in its digital transformation, supported by extensive fibre coverage, improving connectivity and gradual advancement in digital public services.

Bulgaria has a National coalition for digital skills and jobs led by Digital National Alliance.

Adopted in 2020, the Digital Transformation of Bulgaria, which includes the National Program “Digital Bulgaria 2025”, sets goals for deploying a secure digital infrastructure, providing access to digital skills and knowledge, enhancing research and innovation, unlocking the value of data, promoting a low-carbon circular economy, and improving government efficacy and public services.

The Strategic Framework for the Development of Education, Training, and Learning emphasizes the need to improve digital skills among participants in the educational process and highlights policies for digitalization in education. The Concept for the Development of Artificial Intelligence focuses on developing expertise, infrastructure, and an ethical framework for artificial intelligence. 

Bulgaria's Recovery and Resilience Plan allocates a significant budget for the digital transition. This includes investments in expanding high-capacity networks, improving digital skills, and digitalizing public administration, businesses, and key sectors.