The European Commission has recognised Spain as one of the top-performing countries in digital transformation within the Digital Decade 2030 framework. Spain stands out in digital skills, connectivity, technological deployment, and ethical AI innovation.

🛰️ Connectivity and Infrastructure

• 95% fibre optic coverage (86.3% in rural areas), far above the EU average (58.8%).
• 5G covers 95% of the population and 8 out of 10 people in rural areas.
• Spain ranks 3rd in Europe for edge node deployment (301 nodes), which is key for AI, 5G, IoT, and cloud computing.
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Spain Strengthens Its Digital Leadership in Europe, According to the 2025 Digital Decade Report

🤖 Artificial Intelligence and Key Technologies

• Spain reinforces its position in trustworthy, public-interest AI with the launch of ALIA, the first foundational AI model developed entirely in Spanish and co-official languages.
• A regulatory sandbox for high-risk AI systems positions Spain as a pioneer in Europe.
• Major investments include the National Quantum Technologies Strategy (€800M) and the PERTE Chip initiative (€12.25B) to boost the semiconductor value chain.

🏢 Digital Business and Entrepreneurship

• Nearly 75% of SMEs now have a basic level of digital intensity.
• Over 700,000 businesses have been digitised through programs such as Kit Digital, Kit Consulting, and Generación D.
• Spain counts 13 unicorns and has established the National Forum for Emerging Companies.

👨‍💻 Digitally Skilled Citizens

• 66.18% of the population has basic digital skills (EU average: 55.56%).
• Over 83% of young people are digitally proficient.
• Growth in ICT education: Spain outpaces the EU with +6.8% ICT specialists (vs. 4.2%) and 5.7% of graduates in ICT (vs. the EU’s 4.7%).

🏛️ Digital Public Services

• Spain scores 88.75 in digital services for citizens (EU average: 82.20).
• Widespread use of platforms like Mi Carpeta Ciudadana, MiDNI, and AI-driven virtual assistants in tax and healthcare services.

🔐 Cybersecurity and Digital Rights

• Over 120 public entities now operate Security Operations Centres (SOCs) to detect and respond to cyber threats.
• Spain leads sustainability-linked digital initiatives like the National Green Algorithms Program and biodiversity, water, and energy data spaces.
• Spain is actively implementing the European Declaration of Digital Rights and Principles, supported by its Digital Rights Observatory.

📘 About the Report

• The 2025 report is part of the EU’s annual monitoring cycle of the Digital Decade 2030, which sets targets such as:
  • 80% of adults with basic digital skills
  • 90% of SMEs are digitally enabled
  • Gigabit connectivity in all populated areas
  • 100% availability of key public services online

Spain is making strong and steady progress, though the report also highlights areas requiring further efforts ahead of the midterm review in 2026.