Estonia

According to the Digital Decade report 2026, Estonia is at 62.52% of individuals aged 16-74 with at least basic digital skills, largely unchanged compared to 2023 (-0.1%) but still above the EU average of 60.40%.

2026 Digital Decade Eurobarometer report for Estonia reflects Estonian 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.

Estonia has a strong digital ecosystem, supported by excellent digital public services and a high take-up of advanced technology.  

Estonia has a National coalition for digital skills and jobs led by Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL).

The Estonian Recovery and Resilience Plan allocates a substantial budget for digital objectives. The Estonian Digital Agenda 2030 focuses on digital public services, cybersecurity, and improved connectivity. Furthermore, initiatives like the construction of high-capacity broadband networks and the development of virtual assistant platforms (#Bürokratt) are set to improve digital access and user-friendliness in public services. 

Estonia is also focused on advancing its education system through the Education Strategy 2021-2035, with goals to offer diverse and accessible learning opportunities, competent teachers, and responsive learning options. To foster educational technology, EdTech Estonia was established to increase the quality and accessibility of education by supporting EdTech companies and start-ups 

AI & Robotics Estonia (AIRE) assists industrial companies in adopting AI and robotics solutions, aiming to increase digital maturity and investments in digitalization in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors. The Research and Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship strategy 2021-2035 aims to increase the well-being of Estonian society and the productivity of the Estonian economy, by providing competitive and sustainable solutions for the development needs of Estonia and the world.