Resumen
The following article discusses the meaning of digital literacy and its? influence on the level of e-administration achieved in various countries. A comparison has been made between the level of e-administration development in particular European Union countries and their citizens? digital competence. Furthermore, the term ?digital literacy? was briefly characterized. Finally, it was indicated that the level of digital competences possessed by both citizens and administration workers is one, however, not the key determinant of e-administration development.