In the 2024 edition of the Digital Decade report, Romania has achieved 27.7% basic digital skills coverage, compared to the EU average of 55.6%. The score in Romania has slightly decreased comparing to 2023 results (27.8%). 

According to the Digital Decade report 2024, Romania performs below the EU average in both digital skills indicators. The percentage of ICT specialists in employment has decline from 2.8% in 2023 to 2.6% in 2024 and below the EU average of 4.8%. To meet the Digital Decade target on basic digital skills and ICT specialists, Romania urgently needs to accelerate its digital skills readiness.

The Skills4IT Coalition is a notable initiative in Romania that focuses on addressing digital skills and jobs. The country has also implemented the Strategy for the Digital Agenda of Romania 2020 and the Strategic Initiative for Digitization of Education (SMART-Edu 2021-2027), aiming to promote digitalization across different sectors. 

To support the green and digital transitions, Romania has developed a Recovery and Resilience Plan, allocating funds for necessary investments and reforms. The plan also emphasizes the importance of digital skills development.  

Furthermore, Romania has taken a significant step in AI education by introducing its first pre-university artificial intelligence course, organized in collaboration with industry experts and educators. Romania is actively striving to enhance digital skills, foster digitalization, and bridge the digital gap. By focusing on these areas, the country aims to pave the way for future growth and improve its competitiveness in the digital era.