Cyprus only EU nation where more girls than boys code

Cyprus is the only EU country where girls aged 16 to 19 outperform boys in coding, according to a report from Eurostat, highlighting a noteworthy exception in digital skills trends across Europe.

The findings, based on a survey on ICT use in households and by individuals for 2025, showed that while a gender gap persists across most EU countries, Cyprus recorded a 4.3 percentage point lead for girls in coding.

Across the EU, girls in this age group demonstrated higher levels...