In the 2024 edition of the Digital Decade report, Sweden has achieved 66.4% basic digital skills coverage, compared to the EU average of 55.6%. This puts Sweden at 83% 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 2024, Sweden performs better than the EU average in both digital skills indicators. The percentage of ICT specialists in employment has surpassed the EU average, increasing/decreasing from 8.6% to 8.7% (EU average - 4.8%).

Sweden has a National coalition for digital skills and jobs led by IT&Telekomföretagen - Swedish IT and Telecom Industries.

Sweden's digitalisation strategy, adopted in 2017, aims to position the country as a frontrunner in digital transformation. Additional strategies include AI and data strategies. The National Agency for Education has proposed a new digitalization strategy for the school system (2023-2027) to enhance equivalence in education. 

Under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, Sweden allocates EUR 3.3 billion to address digital challenges and expand education opportunities. Also, the Swedish strategic roadmap for the Digital Decade, developed by the Government of Sweden, sets out the strategic goals to be achieved by 2030, monitoring their achievement, and the target paths and key measures have been developed. 

Finally, it is worth mentioning the annual event 'Digitalidag', which brings together stakeholders to encourage participation in digital development, and the Digital Skills Sweden Initiative. The latter analyses the shortage of ICT professionals and proposes measures to promote digital skills, such as improving education, fostering cooperation and making data more available.