On International Women’s Day, the National Observatory of Technology and Society, a consultative body under Red.es, published its report titled ‘Gender Digital Gap Edition 2025 – Data 2024’. The report examines the status of women in the digital transformation process, focusing on key indicators such as internet usage, digital skills, and the number of digital specialists. The findings demonstrate progress in closing the gender gap in basic digital skills but highlight ongoing inequalities in areas such as AI usage and digital entrepreneurship.

In Spain, women represent nineteen point five percent of digital specialists, slightly exceeding the EU average of nineteen point four percent. Although there has been a decline in the overall percentage of companies employing digital specialists, the number of women in these roles has grown. The report indicates that women are predominant in data fields but are underrepresented in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

When it comes to digital competencies, sixty-five point nine percent of women have at least basic skills, slightly behind men, but above the EU average. The gap widens for advanced skills, with only thirty-seven point four percent of women achieving them. Among STEM graduates, women account for seventeen point five percent of those employed in related sectors, nearly matching the European average.

The report also highlights differences in internet usage and trust in digital technologies. While confidence in the internet has increased for both genders, women generally demonstrate lower trust levels. Furthermore, women are more active on social media but report higher exposure to hate speech online. The findings reveal ongoing challenges in bridging the gender gap in the digital landscape, requiring targeted efforts to ensure equal participation in this vital sector.