In the 2024 edition of the Digital Decade report, Hungary has achieved 58.9% basic digital skills coverage, compared to the EU average of 55.6%. This puts Hungary at 73.6% of the overall target for the EU 2030 goal, which aims to have 80% of the EU population possessing at least basic digital skills. The country has seen a remarkable annual growth of 9.5% from the previous year. 

According to the Digital Decade report 2024, Hungary performs slightly worse than the EU average in the percentage of ICT specialists in employment. Hungary has surpassed has not surpassed the EU average of 4.8%, despite increasing from 4.1% to 4.2% last year.

The Hungarian National Coalition was established with official launch in December 2016 as a response to the critical situation in the digital labour market, which has for years encouraged IVSZ (the ICT Association of Hungary) to think together, plan, develop and communicate manifestos and strategies.

More information is available in the Digital Decade 2024 report and the Hungarian National strategic roadmap for the Digital Decade. 

Under the digital state pillar, the strategy aims to enhance digital development in public administrations, establish a data-driven administration, and develop smart settlements and areas. The National Social Inclusion Strategy 2030 focuses on improving digital literacy, developing digital infrastructure in disadvantaged regions, and enhancing IT infrastructure in schools. 

The Hungarian Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) allocates a significant budget to digital transformation, aiming to develop a skilled workforce through digitalizing education and research. The plan also focuses on modernizing higher education, promoting adult learning, and developing vocational education and training institutions.