Slovakia's performance towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives.
Slovakia made some improvement in digital infrastructure deployment and in the take-up of broadband connectivity and 5G, but still lags behind in overall rollout of digital infrastructure and in business digitalisation. Good progress was achieved in the share of ICT specialists and a promising trend emerges among young people’s digital skills levels.
Slovakia's roadmap is composed of 127 measures with a budget of EUR 2.26 billion, equivalent to 1.74% 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, Slovakia had an estimated 10 edge nodes and no unicorns.
High-performance connectivity and foundational technologies for a competitive EU
Slovakia is taking steps to create an environment that supports the digitalisation of SMEs.
Slovak businesses show a low level of adoption of advanced technologies, with many SMEs having low digital intensity.
Recommendation
Continue building on existing measures targeted at SMEs (e.g. EDIHs, Digitrans), expanding their scope and pool of beneficiaries, while ensuring continued support in the medium-long term.
Slovakia made some improvement in digital infrastructure deployment and take-up of broadband connectivity and 5G network services.
Deployment of digital infrastructure lags behind EU average levels, particularly in rural areas.
Recommendation
Facilitate infrastructure deployment by lifting administrative barriers and supporting collaboration between stakeholders, especially for the deployment of fibre optic networks.
Digital skills and public services to protect and empower EU people and society
Slovakia’s younger generation (16-24) shows promising levels of digital skills, comparable to their EU counterparts.
A roadmap for digitalising administrative procedures for 16 priority life situations was adopted in 2024.
Structural barriers such as a shortage of mathematics and informatics teachers, social and financial vulnerabilities, and a fragmented management of digital skills policies hinder the development of digital skills.
Recommendation
Continue implementing existing measures to enhance the level of digital skills across all population groups, while ensuring that all educators possess adequate training, especially IT and mathematics teachers.
Performance in the digitalisation of public services is below the EU average, especially in terms of availability for cross-border users.
Recommendation
Increase the transparency and availability of digital public services, particularly for cross-border users, including by enhancing the user-friendliness, functionalities and uptake of the e-ID mobile app and Slovensko v Mobile app.
Leveraging digital transformation for a smart greening
Slovakia's 'Digital Skills for the Green Future' project aims to develop the skills needed for the country's green and digital transitions, by raising awareness and identifying key competencies across various professions.
Funding
EUR 1.2 billion
Share of Slovakia's total Recovery and Resilience plan contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
EUR 886 million
Share of Slovakia’s total Cohesion funds contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
What do Slovak citizens think of digital?
According to the special Eurobarometer on the Digital Decade 2025, 82% of Slovak citizens consider that the digitalisation of public and private services is making their lives easier.
93% of citizens consider it important that public authorities mitigate the issue of fake news and disinformation online.
88% of citizens consider it important to ensure that European companies can grow and become ‘European Champions’ able to compete globally.
For more information, please download:
- Slovakia 2025 Country report – Executive Summary
- Slovakia 2025 Country report
- Slovakia in the 2025 Digital Decade Eurobarometer
- Study on implementation of the Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles – Country factsheet – Slovakia
- Slovakia's roadmap - First national roadmap adjustment
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