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In the 2024 edition of the Digital Decade report, Ireland has achieved 72.9% basic digital skills coverage, compared to the EU average of 55.6%. This puts Ireland at 91.1% of the overall target for the EU 2030 goal, which aims to have 80% of the EU population possess at least basic digital skills. The country has seen an annual growth of 1.7% from the previous year.

According to the Digital Decade report 2024, Ireland performs better than the EU average in both digital skills indicators. The percentage of ICT specialists in employment has reached 6,2% surpassing the EU average - 4.8%.  

The National Digital Strategy, 'Harnessing Digital - The Digital Ireland Framework,' supports Ireland's goal of becoming a leader in digital developments. It emphasizes digital transformation in business, infrastructure, skills, and public services. 

In Ireland various initiatives like the Digital Strategy for Schools, STEM Education Policy, Technology 2022 Ireland's Third ICT Action plan, and Action Plans for ApprenticeshipSkillnet Ireland Programmes; and eCollege, aim to enhance digital skills in education.  

Moreover, the Irish Recovery and Resilience Plan emphasizes digital transformation with measures for high-level ICT skills, providing laptops to disadvantaged students, and improving overall digital skills. The National Challenge Fund fosters research and collaboration for societal and economic challenges in the green and digital transitions, investing in digital infrastructure and school funding. 

At least basic digital skills (% of individuals aged 16-74)
EU average score: 55.6
Ireland score: 72.9
55.6 EU average score
72.9 Country score
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Ireland ranks 3rd out of the 27 EU Member States in the DESI dashboard for the Digital Decade for the 'At least basic digital skills' indicator, with 72.9% of its population possessing at least basic digital skills.

The latest trends in digital skills in Ireland