Recent statistics show that 58% of Ukrainians possess at least basic digital skills, aligning with the average level across the European Union. Notably, since the beginning of the digital transformation in 2019, the percentage of adults lacking basic digital skills has decreased from 15% to 4%.
These findings come from the fourth study of digital skills in Ukraine, conducted by the "Diia.Education" initiative under the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
The research confirms that even amidst the ongoing war, Ukrainians remain highly active online: 97% have internet access, and 92% use it daily.
Digital literacy has a direct impact on economic wellbeing, with Ukrainians possessing high digital skills earning on average five times more than those lacking them. Furthermore, 59% of respondents indicated that digital literacy has opened new professional opportunities for them.
This year, the study focuses on attitudes towards artificial intelligence. It reveals that 42% of adults and 70% of teenagers utilize AI for text creation, information searching, learning, or work. Additionally, half of the adults and 76% of teenagers have consulted AI at least once for decision-making.
This year's research also includes individuals with visual impairments for the first time, who demonstrate a high level of digital engagement, yet only 3% have a skill level that is "above basic." The main barrier remains the limited adaptation of online services to accessibility technologies.