58% of Ukrainians possess digital skills at least at a basic level, aligning with the average in EU countries. Over the past six years since the start of digital transformation in 2019, the share of adults without basic digital skills has declined from 15% to 4%.
These findings come from the fourth digital skills study conducted by the "Diia.Education" initiative backed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
Even amid the ongoing war, Ukrainians remain remarkably active online: 97% have internet access, and 92% use it daily.
The data also confirms that digital literacy directly affects well-being. Ukrainians with high digital skills earn, on average, five times more than those without. Additionally, for 59% of respondents, digital literacy has opened new professional opportunities.
This year's focus has shifted to attitudes towards artificial intelligence. The study revealed that 42% of adults and 70% of teenagers use AI for text creation, information searches, and learning. Furthermore, half of the adults and 76% of teenagers have turned to AI at least once for decision-making.
This year's research also included individuals with visual impairments for the first time. They show a high level of digital engagement, but only 3% possess a level "above basic". The main barrier is the limited adaptation of online services to accessibility technologies.