The gender gap in digital skills changes direction with age
EU, 2025: 75.9% of women and 73.3% of men aged 16–24 have basic digital skills. At ages 65–74: 28.8% and 37.8%. Different age groups.
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EU, 2025: 75.9% of women and 73.3% of men aged 16–24 have basic digital skills. At ages 65–74: 28.8% and 37.8%. Different age groups.
Bars start at zero and show source values in one unit.
- Women · 16–24 % of people in the stated group
2025: 75.93
- Men · 16–24 % of people in the stated group
2025: 73.25
- Women · 65–74 % of people in the stated group
2025: 28.83
- Men · 65–74 % of people in the stated group
2025: 37.84
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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What changes for another age group or period?