Poland's performance towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives.
Poland has strong fixed internet connectivity but faces challenges with low digital skills and slow adoption of advanced technologies by businesses. However, it is making progress on quantum computing and AI and deployed measures to enhance cybersecurity at different levels of government, while improving the digital skills of citizens.
Poland's roadmap is composed of 55 measures with a budget of EUR 12.4 billion, equivalent to 1.47% 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, Poland had an estimated 82 edge nodes and 11 unicorns.
High-performance connectivity and foundational technologies for a competitive EU
Fixed connectivity infrastructure is well-developed, and its coverage rates are higher than the EU average.
The country is progressing in cutting-edge technologies like quantum computing (first computer expected 2025) and AI (progress on a Polish large language model and participation in the EU’s AI Factories).
Despite advances in Poland in digital intensity of enterprises, the country still scores below the EU average on this target as well as in the uptake of more advanced digital technologies by companies.
Recommendation
Boost SME digitalisation by targeting support and raising awareness of digital benefits. Foster an AI-friendly ecosystem with public-private research investments. Promote business adoption of cloud technologies, focusing on European solutions.
5G deployment is delayed due to late allocation of crucial pioneer bands.
Recommendation
Encourage operators to speed up the deployment of 5G stand-alone core networks.
Digital skills and public services to protect and empower EU people and society
Digital identification means are widely provided by the government, thanks to good progress in digitalising public services for citizens and businesses.
Online access to medical records makes Poland one of the leaders in this area.
The level of digital skills remains low, with a marked difference between people living in urban and rural settings and between age groups.
Recommendation
Increase the attractiveness of STEM disciplines at school to raise interest in taking up ICT-related studies and careers, including by girls and women. Strengthen the measures focused on social groups with lower digital skills.
The shortage of ICT specialists affects enterprise digitalisation, advanced technology adoption, and cybersecurity efforts.
Recommendation
Take measures to increase the number of ICT specialists, including through improved training and reskilling options, ICT talent acquisition and retaining, and continue promoting ICT studies and careers to women and girls.
Leveraging digital transformation for a smart greening
Poland recognises the link between the digital and green transformations and considers promoting an environmentally friendly ICT sector and digital ecology.
Funding
EUR 7.5 billion
Share of Poland's total Recovery and Resilience plan contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
EUR 5.7 billion
Share of Poland's total Cohesion funds contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
What do Polish citizens think of digital?
According to the special Eurobarometer on the Digital Decade 2025, 78% of Polish citizens consider that the digitalisation of public and private services is making their lives easier.
84% of citizens consider it important that public authorities mitigate the issue of fake news and disinformation online.
84% of citizens consider it important to ensure that European companies can grow and become ‘European Champions’ able to compete globally.
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