FinlandAccording to the Digital Decade report 2026, Finland is at 80.98% 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 Finland reflects Finnish 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.There is no official National Coalition in Finland. Nevertheless, the country actively contributes to the development of digital landscape in many spheres. Finland is a digital frontrunner, characterized by digitally advanced businesses, strong digital skills and leadership in AI and supercomputing. Its strengths include semiconductor innovation, cross-sector AI adoption, AI education and sustained public and private investment in digitalisation.There is no National Coalition in Finland. Nevertheless, the country actively contributes to the development of digital landscape in many spheres. Finland has been actively contributing to digital development despite not having a National Coalition. It has implemented the Digital Progress Programme (Digiohjelma) to enhance technology and digitalization capabilities in the public sector and encourage cooperation between the public and private sectors. The country also has the Digivisio 2030 Programme and the Artificial Intelligence 4.0 Programme to promote AI development and use in companies. The national strategic roadmap, Finland's digital compass, outlines targets for the effective use of digital systems to ensure success in the ongoing transformation. The country's Recovery and Resilience Plan dedicates 27% of its funds to support the digital transition and includes investments in high-speed broadband infrastructure, the Digirail project for rail transport digitalization, research on cyber and information security, and leading-edge technologies like 6G networks, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and microelectronics. Another notable initiative is the OdigO project, which aims to improve digital inclusion for older individuals in Lapland by increasing awareness and offering an online program to enhance their digital skills. Overall, Finland's commitment to digitalization and innovation positions it as a leader in the European digital landscape. At least basic digital skills (% of individuals aged 16-74)EU average score: 60.4Finland score: 80.98 60.4 EU average score 80.98 Country score 20406080100Finland ranks 4th out of the 27 EU Member States in the DESI dashboard for the Digital Decade for the 'At least basic digital skills' indicator, with 80.98% of its population possessing at least basic digital skills. The latest trends in digital skills in Finland Deep-dives14 July 2026Finland: a snapshot of digital skills An overview of state strategies and national initiatives on digital Skills in Finland: state strategies, national strategies and funding opportunities. National initiative08 August 2024 Finland - National Digital Decade strategic roadmap The Finland's strategic roadmap for the Digital Decade developed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications sets out the... National initiative09 February 2025 Finland - Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme The Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme focuses on the development and introduction of artificial intelligence and other digital... National initiative30 January 2025 Finland - Finland’s digital compass Finland's digital compass was adopted by the Finnish Government to provide an overview of Finland’s digital transformation. Good practices in Finland Good practices27 July 2024 Mimmit Kooda (Women Coding) - Finland A series of free and easily accessible coding workshops for women. Good practices27 July 2024 OdigO Project - Lapland (Finland) The Skillful Tutors of Adults’ and Aging Population’s Digital Competences to Lapland (OdigO) Project promotes media literacy for... Good practices25 July 2024 Seniors as Digital Learners - Finland How do seniors learn digital skills in the Nordic and Baltic countries? The Nordplus project explores best practices in 4 EU... All content from FinlandSee more13Aug2026EventsReading the Digital, Reading the Message: Digital Literacy as Media Literacy (DIGI-ME) A short critical-literacy workshop that treats digital and media literacy as a single competence. Participants trace one claim across search, social feeds, and generative AI to discover, first-hand, where familiar source-checking succeeds — and where it fails. The participants leave with a five-lens reading toolkit and a concrete practice for reading any screen critically. 13 Aug 2026 On Location Educational programme 08 June 2026Master’s Programme in Strategic Business Development (DIGI-ME) The Master's Programme in Strategic Business Development at the University of Vaasa equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills to identify strategic choices, plan successful business opportunities, and implement effective... Presential Start Date24 August 2026End date31 May 2028Basic +1IntermediateEducational programme 08 June 2026Master’s Programme in International Business – Sustainable Global Business (DIGI-ME) This Master's programme at the University of Vaasa equips students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in international business while promoting responsible and ethical practices. The interdisciplinary programme focuses on Sustainable Global... Presential Start Date24 August 2026End date31 May 2028Basic +1Intermediate
Deep-dives14 July 2026Finland: a snapshot of digital skills An overview of state strategies and national initiatives on digital Skills in Finland: state strategies, national strategies and funding opportunities.
National initiative08 August 2024 Finland - National Digital Decade strategic roadmap The Finland's strategic roadmap for the Digital Decade developed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications sets out the...
National initiative09 February 2025 Finland - Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme The Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme focuses on the development and introduction of artificial intelligence and other digital...
National initiative30 January 2025 Finland - Finland’s digital compass Finland's digital compass was adopted by the Finnish Government to provide an overview of Finland’s digital transformation.
Good practices27 July 2024 Mimmit Kooda (Women Coding) - Finland A series of free and easily accessible coding workshops for women.
Good practices27 July 2024 OdigO Project - Lapland (Finland) The Skillful Tutors of Adults’ and Aging Population’s Digital Competences to Lapland (OdigO) Project promotes media literacy for...
Good practices25 July 2024 Seniors as Digital Learners - Finland How do seniors learn digital skills in the Nordic and Baltic countries? The Nordplus project explores best practices in 4 EU...
13Aug2026EventsReading the Digital, Reading the Message: Digital Literacy as Media Literacy (DIGI-ME) A short critical-literacy workshop that treats digital and media literacy as a single competence. Participants trace one claim across search, social feeds, and generative AI to discover, first-hand, where familiar source-checking succeeds — and where it fails. The participants leave with a five-lens reading toolkit and a concrete practice for reading any screen critically. 13 Aug 2026 On Location
Educational programme 08 June 2026Master’s Programme in Strategic Business Development (DIGI-ME) The Master's Programme in Strategic Business Development at the University of Vaasa equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills to identify strategic choices, plan successful business opportunities, and implement effective... Presential Start Date24 August 2026End date31 May 2028Basic +1Intermediate
Educational programme 08 June 2026Master’s Programme in International Business – Sustainable Global Business (DIGI-ME) This Master's programme at the University of Vaasa equips students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in international business while promoting responsible and ethical practices. The interdisciplinary programme focuses on Sustainable Global... Presential Start Date24 August 2026End date31 May 2028Basic +1Intermediate