Usage of internet in households and by individuals, detailed data, 2021
Half of 16–74-year-olds have at least basic digital skills
In 2021, one fifth of 16–74-year-olds had above basic, 30% basic, 20% low, 11% narrow and 5% limited overall digital skills. 14% had no digital skills. Their share was the highest among 65–74-year-olds (45%).
The European Commission has set a target in the digital compass that at least 80% of 16–74-year-olds will have at least basic digital skills by 2030. This will enable them to use digital technologies confidently, critically and responsibly for learning, for work and for participating in society.
In 2021, half of individuals in Slovenia aged 16–74 years had at least basic digital skills (54% in EU-27). The share was the highest among 16–24-year-olds (63%) and the lowest among 65–74-year-olds (19%).
One in five with above basic overall digital skills
20% of individuals had above basic, 30% basic, 20% low, 11% narrow and 5% limited overall digital skills. 14% of individuals had no digital skills.
The share of individuals without digital skills was the highest (45%) in the age group 65–74 years, which was more than the EU-27 average (41%).
Among the employed and unemployed, those with basic overall digital skills prevail
More than one third (34%) of persons employed had basic overall digital skills (31% in EU-27) and fewer than one quarter (24%) above basic overall digital skills (32% in EU-27). 6% of persons employed were without digital skills, which is the same as the EU-27 average.
Among unemployed persons, 13% had no digital skills, which was below the EU-27 average (16%). On the other hand, the share of unemployed with above basic overall digital skills was 17% and thus also below the average (22% in EU-27).
Mastering individual groups of digital skills
Almost three quarters with above basic information and data literacy skills
85% of individuals had information and data literacy skills (80% in EU-27): 74% above basic (68% in EU-27), 11% basic (12% in EU-27). 15% were without information and data literacy skills (20% in EU-27). In this group, Slovenia exceeds the EU-27 average.
Mastering digital skills for communication and cooperation is the same as the EU-27 average
86% of individuals (86% in EU-27) had communication and collaboration skills: 76% above basic (77% in EU-27), 10% basic (9% in EU-27). 14% of individuals had no communication and collaboration skills, which was the same as the EU-27 average.
More than one third without digital content creation skills
66% of individuals had digital content creation skills, which is the same as the EU-27 average: 40% above basic (45% in EU-27), 26% basic (21% in EU-27). 34% had no digital content creation skills, which is the same as the EU-27 average.
In mastering skills for safe usage of ICT and data protection below the EU-27 average
59% of individuals had skills for information communication technology usage and data protection (68% in EU-27): 28% above basic (44% in EU-27), 30% basic (24% in EU-27). 41% had no skills for information communication technology usage and data protection, which is above the EU-27 average (32% in EU-27).
Four out of five individuals with problem solving skills
81% of individuals (79% in EU-27) had problem solving skills: 53% above basic, 27% basic. 19% had no digital skills for problem solving (21% in EU-27).
In 2021, half of individuals in Slovenia aged 16–74 years had at least basic digital skills (54% in EU-27). The share was the highest among 16–24-year-olds (63%) and the lowest among 65–74-year-olds (19%).
One in five with above basic overall digital skills
20% of individuals had above basic, 30% basic, 20% low, 11% narrow and 5% limited overall digital skills. 14% of individuals had no digital skills.
The share of individuals without digital skills was the highest (45%) in the age group 65–74 years, which was more than the EU-27 average (41%).
Among the employed and unemployed, those with basic overall digital skills prevail
More than one third (34%) of persons employed had basic overall digital skills (31% in EU-27) and fewer than one quarter (24%) above basic overall digital skills (32% in EU-27). 6% of persons employed were without digital skills, which is the same as the EU-27 average.
Among unemployed persons, 13% had no digital skills, which was below the EU-27 average (16%). On the other hand, the share of unemployed with above basic overall digital skills was 17% and thus also below the average (22% in EU-27).
Mastering individual groups of digital skills
Almost three quarters with above basic information and data literacy skills
85% of individuals had information and data literacy skills (80% in EU-27): 74% above basic (68% in EU-27), 11% basic (12% in EU-27). 15% were without information and data literacy skills (20% in EU-27). In this group, Slovenia exceeds the EU-27 average.
Mastering digital skills for communication and cooperation is the same as the EU-27 average
86% of individuals (86% in EU-27) had communication and collaboration skills: 76% above basic (77% in EU-27), 10% basic (9% in EU-27). 14% of individuals had no communication and collaboration skills, which was the same as the EU-27 average.
More than one third without digital content creation skills
66% of individuals had digital content creation skills, which is the same as the EU-27 average: 40% above basic (45% in EU-27), 26% basic (21% in EU-27). 34% had no digital content creation skills, which is the same as the EU-27 average.
In mastering skills for safe usage of ICT and data protection below the EU-27 average
59% of individuals had skills for information communication technology usage and data protection (68% in EU-27): 28% above basic (44% in EU-27), 30% basic (24% in EU-27). 41% had no skills for information communication technology usage and data protection, which is above the EU-27 average (32% in EU-27).
Four out of five individuals with problem solving skills
81% of individuals (79% in EU-27) had problem solving skills: 53% above basic, 27% basic. 19% had no digital skills for problem solving (21% in EU-27).
METHODOLOGICAL NOTE
The methodology for monitoring digital skills changed in 2021. The list of indicators was updated and a new group of digital skills was added – security in the use of information and communication technology and data. Data from previous years are therefore not comparable with data from 2021.
The survey is co-financed by the European Commission. However, the European Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to the material published in this document.
The survey is co-financed by the European Commission. However, the European Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to the material published in this document.
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