Polish seniors at the back of EU in terms of digital skills

In Poland, there are nearly 10 million people aged 60+. According to Eurostat data, only a small percentage of this group possesses basic digital skills, and research from the Digital Poland Foundation indicates that 37 percent of Polish seniors find using digital technologies and the internet too complicated.

"All data regarding the use of computers or smartphones indicate that Polish seniors fare worse than seniors in other European Union countries," Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz, Minister for Senior Citizens Policy, said.

"Only 6 percent of senior citizens use a computer. Meanwhile, the indicator for skills in acquiring knowledge, processing this knowledge, and gathering information in EU countries is around 25 percent, while in our country, it is above 10 percent, so we have a lot to catch up on," she added.

As she pointed out, this group primarily needs wider education, in which public media, among others, will be involved. The new EU financial perspective offers the opportunity to use a large pool of funds specifically designated for this purpose.

(Newseria)