The digital divide continues to highlight differences between national SMEs and independent businesses. Understanding is key to knowing where each business stands and how to progress in the digital environment.
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The digital divide continues to highlight differences between national SMEs and independent businesses. Understanding is key to knowing where each business stands and how to progress in the digital environment.
Current Overview
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Territorial inequality
SMEs in rural areas still have less access to high-speed networks. In regions such as Castilla-La Mancha or Extremadura, connectivity limits digital growth.
Source: European Commission.
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Age and digitalisation
Forty-five percent of workers over fifty-five in SMEs have low digital skills, hindering technological transformation processes.
Source: España Digital 2025.
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Company size
Micro-enterprises (fewer than ten employees) invest 60 % less in technology than medium-sized companies, hindering their modernisation.
Source: Cinco Días.
Consequences
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Lower competitiveness compared to digitalised companies.
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Difficulty adapting to new models (e-commerce, AI, automation).
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Loss of opportunities in grants and subsidies.
How to tackle it?
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Continuous training focused on key areas.
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Investment in technology that provides real value.
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Advice tailored to the needs of each SME.
Using this data allows SMEs to identify weaknesses and design strategies to grow in an increasingly demanding digital market.
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