Spain's performance towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives.
Spain benefits from a robust digital infrastructure that is generally more advanced than the EU average. The country still lags on the digitalisation of enterprises, especially for SMEs. However, it advanced on the promotion of online rights for its citizens, including minors.
Spain’s roadmap is composed of 67 measures with a budget of EUR 33.8 billion, comprising EUR 26.7 billion from public budgets (equivalent to 1.68 % 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 bar for basic skills is 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, Spain had an estimated 301 edge nodes and 13 unicorns.
High-performance connectivity and foundational technologies for a competitive EU
Digital infrastructure indicators are all above the EU average thanks to efficient public policies.
Digitalisation of enterprises is still lagging, especially for SMEs
Recommendation
Continue the efforts to support the digitalisation of enterprises, in particular to foster the adoption of AI, and pay attention to SMEs.
Despite action, Spain struggles to allocate public funding on its Strategic Project for Microelectronics and Semiconductors.
Recommendation
Accelerate the efforts to allocate public funds.
Digital skills and public services to protect and empower EU people and society
Spain continues to take positive steps toward empowering people and promoting opportunities for all individuals in the digital economy.
Spain has taken significant policy actions in favour of minors’ protection in the digital environment. It also pays particular attention to the promotion of the Digital Rights and Principles.
Spain is improving its number of ICT specialists although their percentage over the total employment in the country is still below the EU average.
Recommendation
Increase the efforts to raise the number of ICT specialists.
Leveraging digital transformation for a smart greening
Spain is progressing in harnessing the digital and green transitions through several initiatives aimed to strengthen the synergies.
Funding
EUR 40.4 billion
Share of Spain’s total Recovery and Resilience plan contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
EUR 5.0 billion
Share of Spain’s total Cohesion funds contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
What do Spanish citizens think of digital?
According to the special Eurobarometer on the Digital Decade 2025, 72 % of Spanish 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.
85% of citizens consider it important to ensure that European companies can grow and become ‘European Champions’ able to compete globally.
More on the Digital Decade Report 2025
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