Sweden

According to the Digital Decade report 2026, Sweden is at 69.99% of individuals aged 16-74 with at least basic digital skills after an increase of 2.6% annually since 2023, placing the country above the EU average of 60.40%.

2026 Digital Decade Eurobarometer report for Sweden reflects Swedish 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.

Sweden has a strong digital ecosystem and remains attractive for start-ups, as the high number of unicorns shows.  

There is currently no official National Coalition in Sweden. Nevertheless, the country actively contributes to the development of the digital landscape in many spheres.  

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.