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In the 2024 edition of the Digital Decade report, Malta has achieved 63.0% basic digital skills coverage, growth comparing to 61.2% in 2023 and way above the EU average of 55.6%. 

According to the Digital Decade report 2024, Malta performs slightly below the EU average in the indicator - percentage of ICT specialists in employment, with a drop from 5.0% in 2023 to 4.7% in 2024 Malta is now performing below the EU average of 4.8%.

The National eSkills Strategy for 2022-2025 focuses on promoting inclusive development and application of digital skills, encouraging collaboration between sectors and aligning education with market needs. 

As part of the National Employment Policy 2021-2030, Malta aims to address skills gaps through a national skills census and equip its workforce with in-demand skills. The AI Launchpad Strategy 2030 emphasizes investment, start-ups, and innovation, along with education and workforce development. 

To support digital transformation, Malta's recovery and resilience plan allocates resources for public administration digitalization, digital public services, and the digitalization of SMEs. Moreover, initiatives like the Maltaverians Comics Project and the Women in ICT initiative promote digital literacy, innovation, and gender equality in Malta's digital economy. 

At least basic digital skills (% of individuals aged 16-74)
EU average score: 55.6
Malta score: 63
55.6 EU average score
63 Country score
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Malta ranks 9th out of the 27 EU Member States in the DESI dashboard for the Digital Decade for the 'At least basic digital skills' indicator, with 63% of its population possessing at least basic digital skills.

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