Lithuania

According to the Digital Decade report 2026, Lithuania is at 53.80% of people aged 16-74 with at least basic digital skills after an increase of 0.8% annually since 2023, putting it below the EU average of 60.40%.

2026 Digital Decade Eurobarometer report for Lithuania reflects Lithuanian 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.

Lithuania has a strong digital foundation, underpinned by near universal 5G coverage, a world-class cybersecurity framework and a globally recognised laser and photonics industry offer a natural entry point into quantum technologies.

Lithuania has a National coalition for digital skills and jobs led by Langas į ateitį (Window to the Future). 

Lithuania has implemented several state strategies and initiatives. The Lithuania State Digitisation Development Programme 2021-2030 promotes progressive values, emphasizing individual talent development. The OECD Skills Strategy Lithuania aims to equip young people with work and life skills, increase adult learning, and strengthen skills governance. 

The Lithuanian Industry Digitisation Roadmap 2020-2030 outlines measures to digitize the industry, including the adoption of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The Recovery and Resilience Plan allocates a significant budget share to digital transformation, focusing on technological solutions, public IT governance, and 5G deployment. 

The Digital Education Transformation "EdTech" initiative promotes digital innovations in schools and enhances educators' digital skills. The Millennium School Progress Programme aims to improve school infrastructure and equal access to education. 

The Senior Citizens Online Days campaign encourages digital skills among seniors. These efforts collectively aim to strengthen digital skills, foster innovation, and drive digital transformation in Lithuania.