Majority of Austrians with Basic Digital Skills

In comparison with the EU, the country ranks eighth and is significantly above the average (56 percent). The figures come from a study by Statistik Austria as part of the "Digital Competence Offensive for Austria" of the Federal Chancellery. The value has slightly increased in recent years, but is still below the EU's target specifications.

Target Specification for Basic Digital Skills

By 2030, at least 80 percent of the population should have basic digital skills. According to the announcement on Thursday, the development shows a "positive trend". In the initial survey in 2021, Austria had 63 percent with basic digital knowledge. At that time, it was 54 percent across the EU. The European leaders are the Netherlands with 83 percent and Finland with 82. Bulgaria (36) and Romania (28) are at the end.

The EU collects the "Digital Skills Indicator" every two years. It consists of five sub-indicators. In Austria and the EU, people have the most knowledge in the area of "communication and collaboration". This is followed by "handling information and data" and "problem solving". "Safe use of the internet" and "creating digital content" score lower values.

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