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. 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In this scenario, technological Vocational Training has become one of the main instruments to respond to the growing need for talent.
Deep-dives23 July 2026Spain: a snapshot of digital skills An overview of state strategies and national initiatives on digital Skills in Spain: state strategies, national strategies and funding opportunities
National initiative11 May 2025 Spain - National Digital Decade strategic roadmap The Spanish strategic roadmap for the Digital Decade developed by the Government of Spain sets out the strategic goals to be...
National initiative16 May 2025 Spain - National Plan for Digital Skills The Spanish National Plan for Digital Skills puts forward a roadmap to support citizens in acquiring and developing digital skills...
National initiative27 July 2024 Spain - Digital Spain Agenda 2026 The Digital Spain Agenda 2026 was adopted by the Spanish government in July 2021 to promote the modernization and digitization of...
Good practices31 July 2026 By Essential Digital Talent The Essentials initiative, promoted by Fundación ONCE, is positioned as a good practice aimed at ensuring equitable access to...
Good practices28 July 2026 Basic digital skills for citizens initiative by Red.es The initiative Basic Digital Competences for Citizens, promoted by Red.es, is positioned as one of the most relevant programs at...
Good practices23 June 2026 Wikiesfera: A Feminist Initiative for Digital Empowerment through Wikipedia Wikiesfera is a feminist initiative that trains women to edit Wikipedia, empowering them with digital skills to reduce the gender...
News28 July 2026From strategy to implementation: the challenge of AI in Spain Spain has already passed the stage of asking whether it should adopt artificial intelligence. The question that remains to be resolved is another, more demanding one: how to implement such adoption in a way that translates into real value for the economy and society. It is the central thesis of the last opinion column of Francisco Hortigüela, president of AMETIC, published in El Español.
Good practices31 July 2026By Essential Digital Talent The Essentials initiative, promoted by Fundación ONCE, is positioned as a good practice aimed at ensuring equitable access to basic digital skills for people with disabilities. Through face-to-face, practical and personalized training, the program...
News28 July 2026The great challenges of technological vocational training in the face of the new digital economy Digital transformation is redefining the labour market at an unprecedented speed. Sectors such as industry, banking, logistics, health, tourism or public administration are increasingly demanding professionals with advanced digital skills. In this scenario, technological Vocational Training has become one of the main instruments to respond to the growing need for talent.
