SpainAccording to the Digital Decade report 2026, Spain is at 66.50% of individuals aged 16-74 with at least basic digital skills after an increase of 0.2% annually since 2023, standing above the EU average of 60.40%.2026 Digital Decade Eurobarometer report for Spain reflects Spanish 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.Spain benefits from strong digital assets, including robust connectivity infrastructure, a digitally skilled population, and well-developed digital public services. Spain has a National coalition for digital skills and jobs led by AMETIC. The Spanish National strategic roadmap for the Digital Decade developed by the Government of Spain sets out the strategic goals to be achieved by 2030, monitoring their achievement, and the target paths and key measures have been developed. Spain's digitalization efforts are guided by the Digital Spain 2026 roadmap, part of the Digital Spain Agenda 2026. The roadmap encompasses eight specific plans, including those for digital infrastructures, 5G technology, artificial intelligence, digital skills, SME digitalization, public administration, Spain's audiovisual hub, and cybersecurity. The National Plan for Digital Skills, launched in 2021, emphasizes digital skills development across seven action lines. The country's Recovery and Resilience Plan supports digital transition through investments in digitalization, connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital skills. Measures include providing portable devices to students, improving digital systems in schools, supporting vocational education, and promoting digital talent through initiatives like Educa en Digital, Barcelona Digital Talent, IT Academy, and the National Institute of Cybersecurity's Academia Hacker. By implementing these strategies and initiatives, Spain aims to enhance digital skills, close the gender gap, foster digital talent, and meet the evolving demands of the digital economy. At least basic digital skills (% of individuals aged 16-74)EU average score: 60.4Spain score: 66.5 60.4 EU average score 66.5 Country score 20406080100Spain 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 66.50% of its population possessing at least basic digital skills. The latest trends in digital skills in Spain Spain: a snapshot of digital skillsAn overview of state strategies and national initiatives on digital Skills in Spain: state strategies, national strategies and funding opportunities10 May 2025Spain - National Digital Decade strategic roadmap10 June 2021Spain - National Plan for Digital Skills11 August 2023Spain - Digital Spain Agenda 2026 Good practices in Spain 22 June 2026ENISA Emprendedoras Digitales 26 May 2026My Digital Bank: Easy and Safe18 May 2026Program for the elimination of the digital gender gap #GirlsSTEAMAll content from SpainSee moreENISA Emprendedoras Digitales Digital skillsDigital transformationShow less Emprendedoras Digitales is a financing programme run by ENISA (Empresa Nacional de Innovación, S.A.), a public entity under Spain's Ministry of Industry and Tourism. Launched in 2021 with €51 million from Spain's Recovery and Resilience Plan (EU... Read moreCommand ALERTCybersecurityShow less Comando ALERTA is an innovative cybersecurity education initiative that uses cinematic storytelling to build digital skills and change behaviour. It empowers young people, families, and educators to detect cyber threats and act safely in an... Read moreScratch Tactile: Tangible and inclusive programming for a barrier-free digital educationDigital skillsShow less Scratch Tactile is an inclusive hybrid coding initiative that combines tangible resources and an accessible app to help children with and without disabilities develop digital skills and computational thinking from an early age, without barriers and... Read more
Spain: a snapshot of digital skillsAn overview of state strategies and national initiatives on digital Skills in Spain: state strategies, national strategies and funding opportunities
ENISA Emprendedoras Digitales Digital skillsDigital transformationShow less Emprendedoras Digitales is a financing programme run by ENISA (Empresa Nacional de Innovación, S.A.), a public entity under Spain's Ministry of Industry and Tourism. Launched in 2021 with €51 million from Spain's Recovery and Resilience Plan (EU... Read more
Command ALERTCybersecurityShow less Comando ALERTA is an innovative cybersecurity education initiative that uses cinematic storytelling to build digital skills and change behaviour. It empowers young people, families, and educators to detect cyber threats and act safely in an... Read more
Scratch Tactile: Tangible and inclusive programming for a barrier-free digital educationDigital skillsShow less Scratch Tactile is an inclusive hybrid coding initiative that combines tangible resources and an accessible app to help children with and without disabilities develop digital skills and computational thinking from an early age, without barriers and... Read more