Bulgaria with low levels of digital skills among youth: Where do we stand in the EU?

Digital literacy of young people in the EU in 2025

New data from Eurostat reveals significant disparities in digital competencies among young people aged 16-24 in the European Union. While, on average, over 70% of young people possess basic digital skills, Bulgaria remains at the bottom of the ranking.

Bulgaria occupies one of the lowest positions in the EU with a 52.9% level of digital literacy among young people.

Which countries are leaders and which are lagging behind?

• Leaders: Denmark (92.1%), Czechia (91.7%), and Malta (91.5%).
• Laggards: Bulgaria (52.9%), Romania (53.3%), and Germany (62.3%).

Gender differences

Statistics show that across the EU, young women (75.9%) perform better with technology compared to young men (73.3%).

In Bulgaria, the trend continues: 55.3% of women in the specified age group have basic digital skills, while for men, this indicator is 50.5%.

Why is this important?

Low levels of digital literacy can limit opportunities for future career realization in the labor market and access to modern electronic services. Targeted investments in education are necessary to bridge the gap with other member states.