HungaryAccording to the Digital Decade report 2026, Hungary is at 57.32% of individuals aged 16-74 with at least basic digital skills after a decrease of 1.3% annually since 2023 and now stands below the EU average of 60.39%.2026 Digital Decade Eurobarometer report for Hungary reflects Hungarian 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.Hungary boasts good fibre infrastructure and a strong position in digital public services for citizens, especially in access to e-Health records. 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. 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. At least basic digital skills (% of individuals aged 16-74)EU average score: 60.4Hungary score: 57.32 60.4 EU average score 57.32 Country score 20406080100Hungary ranks 17th out of the 27 EU Member States in the DESI dashboard for the Digital Decade for the 'At least basic digital skills' indicator, with 57.32% of its population possessing at least basic digital skills. The latest trends in digital skills in Hungary Hungary: a snapshot of digital skillsAn overview of state strategies and national initiatives on digital Skills in Hungary: state strategies, national strategies and funding opportunities.01 August 2024Hungary - National Digital Decade strategic roadmap19 May 2021Hungary - Digital Workforce Programme Good practices in Hungary 06 May 2026EduFun x Telekom Digital Experience Center10 August 2022Programme your future: Educational pool for universities01 June 2022Internship Programme for IT Students with Mentoring SchemeAll content from HungarySee moreDeterminants of Digital Skills use: Evidence from Central and Eastern EuropeDigital skillsDigital transformationShow less This paper examines the determinants of digital skills use in Central and Eastern Europe, finding that education, company size, and national digital development strongly influence workplace digital competences. Read moreEduFun x Telekom Digital Experience CenterDigital skillsShow less The EduFun x Telekom Digital Experience Center in Budapest welcomes all those who would like to get acquainted with the world of digital technologies in a playful and experience-based way. The initiative aims to bring young people and adults closer... Read moreWomen role models in the digital economy award – 2026Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityInternet of ThingsBig DataBlockchainRoboticsAugmented RealityVirtual RealityHigh Performance ComputingMachine LearningCloud Computing5GTelecommunicationsWiFiQuantum ComputingSoftwareMobile Application DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentMicroelectronicsDigital skillsShow moreShow lessThe IVSZ Association of Digital Enterprises and the Women in Technology Hungary (WiTH) Association will continue to award exemplary women in the digital economy in 2026. The aim of the ‘Women role models in the digital economy’ competition is to...Read more
Hungary: a snapshot of digital skillsAn overview of state strategies and national initiatives on digital Skills in Hungary: state strategies, national strategies and funding opportunities.
Determinants of Digital Skills use: Evidence from Central and Eastern EuropeDigital skillsDigital transformationShow less This paper examines the determinants of digital skills use in Central and Eastern Europe, finding that education, company size, and national digital development strongly influence workplace digital competences. Read more
EduFun x Telekom Digital Experience CenterDigital skillsShow less The EduFun x Telekom Digital Experience Center in Budapest welcomes all those who would like to get acquainted with the world of digital technologies in a playful and experience-based way. The initiative aims to bring young people and adults closer... Read more
Women role models in the digital economy award – 2026Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityInternet of ThingsBig DataBlockchainRoboticsAugmented RealityVirtual RealityHigh Performance ComputingMachine LearningCloud Computing5GTelecommunicationsWiFiQuantum ComputingSoftwareMobile Application DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentMicroelectronicsDigital skillsShow moreShow lessThe IVSZ Association of Digital Enterprises and the Women in Technology Hungary (WiTH) Association will continue to award exemplary women in the digital economy in 2026. The aim of the ‘Women role models in the digital economy’ competition is to...Read more