Greece's performance towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives.
Greece continues its steady progress in rolling out fibre for gigabit connectivity. However, it struggles to fill the gap of ICT specialists and to address a severe digital gap in basic digital skills. Despite this, the country’s displays an encouraging growth rate in the digitalisation of SMEs.
Greece's roadmap includes 125 measures representing a total public funding estimated at EUR 6.1 billion (about 2.57% 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, Greece had an estimated 13 edge nodes and three unicorns.
High-performance connectivity and foundational technologies for a competitive EU
Greece’s 5G coverage is among the highest in the EU and was very close to the Digital Decade 2030 target.
Greece will host one of the seven first AI Factories in the EU, confirming the country’s commitment to help build the EU’s technological leadership.
The uptake of digital technologies by businesses remains a challenge, especially for SMEs
Recommendation
Further develop the ecosystem and raise awareness of existing opportunities and resources for businesses to benefit from advanced digital technologies - such as AI - and from access to innovative process (e.g. through the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs).
Digital skills and public services to protect and empower EU people and society
Greece launched a large-scale project to set up a new eID infrastructure, integrating it with its government Wallet and the new ID cards.
Greece has launched the ‘Kids Wallet’ application as part of an overall strategy to protect minors online.
Increasing the number of ICT specialists in employment remains one of the biggest challenges faced by Greece in its digital transition
Recommendation
Continue to explore options focusing on raising the number of ICT specialists in employment.
Although Greece continues to implement its strategy for digital transformation of public services, the progress is challenged by the introduction of new services in the e-government survey, which are not yet online.
Recommendation
Address all the dimensions of online public services for citizens and businesses, including the cross-border dimension.
Leveraging digital transformation for a smart greening
Greece is addressing the environmental impact of the digital transition and digital infrastructure, by stimulating private investments in green data centres
Funding
EUR 7.4 billion
Share of Greece’s total Recovery and Resilience plan contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
EUR 2.7 billion
Share of Greece’s total Cohesion funds contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
What do Greek citizens think of digital?
According to the special Eurobarometer on the Digital Decade 2025, 78% of Greek citizens consider that the digitalisation of public and private services is making their lives easier.
92% of citizens consider it important that public authorities mitigate the issue of fake news and disinformation online.
83% of citizens consider it important to ensure that European companies can grow and become ‘European Champions’ able to compete globally.
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