Sweden's internet usage in 2022 was 96%, higher than the European Union (EU) average of 89%. This contributes to Sweden's digital skills development, with 67% of Swedes possessing basic digital skills, compared to the EU's 54%. Additionally, 36% of Swedes have above-basic digital skills and 77% have basic digital content creation skills, exceeding the EU averages of 26% and 66%, respectively. Codeweek 2022 in Sweden also demonstrated gender inclusivity, with a female participation rate of 51%.[1]
In the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) 2022 report, Sweden is ranked 4th overall among 27 EU countries for its overall digital performance. Specifically, it is ranked 4th in Human Capital, demonstrating a higher level of digital skills and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialists than the EU average. In the Connectivity category, Sweden is 9th, with strong broadband coverage but with a slower 5G deployment compared to the EU average. The country ranks 3rd in the Integration of Digital Technology, showing strengths in digital integration and cloud service use among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Finally, in Digital Public Services, Sweden is ranked 9th, reflecting a widespread adoption of e-government services.[2][3]