Germany's performance towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives.
Germany excels in the development of advanced technologies such as semiconductors and edge nodes. However, the country needs to improve in digital public services, digital skills, and coverage of high-capacity networks, including to further strengthen the solid performance in the uptake of digital technologies by businesses.
Germany's revised roadmap is composed of 50 measures with a budget of EUR 102.1 billion, comprising EUR 46.8 billion from public budgets (equivalent to 1.09 % of GDP).
Observed Key Performance Indicators as Percentage of the EU 2030 targets
The graph represents the observed Key Performance Indicators in the Member State as a percentage of the EU 2030 targets, as well as the distance, in percentage, to the EU 2030 targets.
The bars for cloud, data analytics and basic skills are empty, as 2023 is the most recent year for which data is available. The bars for edge nodes and unicorns are also empty as the Member State's performance cannot be compared to the EU target.
In 2024, Germany had an estimated 652 edge nodes and 69 unicorns.
High-performance connectivity and foundational technologies for a competitive EU
Germany leads in the number of edge nodes and proactive steps in quantum computing and semiconductor technologies.
Germany is expanding its connectivity infrastructure, with 5G coverage nearly meeting the Digital Decade target.
FTTP availability is limited, covering only a fraction of households, representing half of the EU average coverage.
Recommendation
Accelerate infrastructure roll-out of very high-capacity digital networks, especially fibre optics.
Digital skills and public services to protect and empower EU people and society
Germany progressed on issues related to basic digital skills, for example through the DigitalPakt Schule initiative.
Germany expanded the available health data by connecting more categories of healthcare professionals to the centralised electronic health records.
ICT specialists are lacking, with few measures in place to address this challenge.
Recommendation
Launch targeted measures to increase the attractiveness of STEM disciplines at school to boost the number of young people, including girls and women, interested in taking up ICT-related studies or careers.
Uptake and use of eID in Germany is still far behind the EU average, making a digitalised public sector more reliant on physical processes.
Recommendation
Launch targeted measures to ensure eID uptake and use.
Leveraging digital transformation for a smart greening
Germany is slightly above the EU average in recycling computers, laptops and tablets.
Funding
EUR 13.3 billion
Share of Germany total Recovery and Resilience plan contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
EUR 2.2 billion
Share of Germany’s total Cohesion funds contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation.
What do German citizens think of digital?
According to the special Eurobarometer on the Digital Decade 2025, 74% of German citizens consider that the digitalisation of public and private services is making their lives easier.
88% of citizens consider it important that public authorities mitigate the issue of fake news and disinformation online.
82% of citizens consider it important to ensure that European companies can grow and become ‘European Champions’ able to compete globally.
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Last update
2 September 2025