EU digital skills differ sharply by education
In 2025, 82.3% of EU adults aged 16–74 with high education have basic skills in all five areas, versus 37.6% with low education. Other group differences are not controlled.
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In 2025, 82.3% of EU adults aged 16–74 with high education have basic skills in all five areas, versus 37.6% with low education. Other group differences are not controlled.
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- High education % of people in the stated group
2025: 82.27
- Low education % of people in the stated group
2025: 37.56
Published estimates from one source are compared. Overlapping groups are not added as separate people; association is not causation.
Eurostat 2025: percentages of everyone in the stated group, including non-internet users. DSI 2.0 is a proxy based on reported activities in five areas, not an exam. Basic overall skills require basic skills in all five areas. Education uses ISCED 0–2 and 5–8; other group characteristics are not controlled. AI use covers the last three months. Components and groups are not additive; comparisons do not establish causes.
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