Denmark

According to the Digital Decade report 2026, Denmark is at 81.45% of individuals aged 16-74 with at least basic digital skills, far exceeding the EU average of 60.40%.  

2026 Digital Decade Eurobarometer report for Denmark reflects Danish 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.

Denmark has a very advanced digital ecosystem, supported by advanced infrastructure and a solid research and innovation base.  

Denmark has a National coalition for digital skills and jobs led by Dansk IT.

The Danish National Digital Decade strategic roadmap developed by the Ministry of Digital Government and Gender Equality of Denmark sets out the strategic goals to be achieved by 2030, monitoring their achievement, and the target paths and key measures have been developed.

Denmark has comprehensive state strategies in place to drive digitalization. The National Strategy for Digitalization encompasses both the public and private sectors, focusing on cybersecurity, coherent services for individuals and businesses, welfare through technology, and international digitalization. The Digital Growth Strategy 2025 aims to improve digital skills among children, bridge the skills mismatch, and enhance access to skills training for SMEs. The Joint Government Digital Strategy addresses significant societal challenges and promotes digital inclusion. 

In terms of national initiatives, Denmark's Recovery and Resilience Plan invests a significant portion of the budget in digital measures, supporting the digital transition of SMEs and the public sector. Initiatives include tax incentives for digital investments, expanding rural broadband coverage, and digitalizing healthcare. The plan also emphasizes public sector digitalization, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. 

Other initiatives in Denmark include the ReDI School of Digital Integration, providing coding education to locals and newcomers, and the Network for Digital Inclusion, which supports digitally challenged residents. The Danish Government Digital Academy equips civil servants with the necessary skills for a digital public administration.