LithuaniaLithuania has achieved 52.9% basic digital skills coverage, compared to the EU average of 54%. This puts Lithuania at 61.3% of the overall target for the EU 2030 goal, which aims to have 80% of the EU population possessing at least basic digital skills. According to the Digital Decade report 2025, the percentage of ICT specialists in employment has reached 5.3% surpassing the EU average - 5%. The share of female specialists in 2024 was 18.2%. Lithuania benefits from excellent 5G coverage and a dynamic start-up ecosystem but continues to face challenges in expanding fixed Very High-Capacity Networks (VHCN) coverage, particularly in rural areas. The country is positioning itself as a niche player in semiconductor and quantum-related technologies, leveraging its strong laser industry.Lithuania has a National coalition for digital skills and jobs led by Langas į ateitį (Window to the Future).The Lithuanian National Digital Decade strategic roadmap developed by the the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of Lithuania sets out the strategic goals to be achieved by 2030, monitoring their achievement, and the target paths and key measures have been developed. 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. At least basic digital skills (% of individuals aged 16-74)EU average score: 55.6Lithuania score: 52.9 55.6 EU average score 52.9 Country score 20406080100Lithuania 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 52.9% of its population possessing at least basic digital skills. The latest trends in digital skills in Lithuania Lithuania: a snapshot of digital skillsAn overview of state strategies and national initiatives on digital Skills in Lithuania: state strategies, national strategies and funding opportunities.11 July 2024Available funding in Lithuania27 July 2024Lithuania - National Digital Decade strategic roadmap06 May 2022Lithuania - State Digitisation Development Programme 2021-2030 Good practices in Lithuania 25 July 2023SparkDigiGirls - Lithuania09 May 2022Senior Citizens Online Days LithuaniaAll content from LithuaniaSee moreEureka Globalstars call with Japan The Eureka Globalstars call with Japan funds international R&D projects in innovative, civilian technologies with commercial potential, involving partners from Japan and another Eureka country Read moreUnbeelievable: protecting bees through coding and roboticsDigital skillsShow less The Unbeelievable initiative began as a local Meet and Code event designed to introduce young learners to coding, robotics, and environmental responsibility in a playful, inclusive way. Using tools like Bee-Bots and Scratch, students explored the... Read moreCyberHubs EU CybersecurityShow less A 3-year long Erasmus+ project, coordinated by Digital Europe together with a consortium of 21 partners from different countries and 3 associated partners, aiming to connect education, industry and policymakers in a network of sustainable digital... Read more
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