This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on skill development 
and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on how the field has evolved over time 
and the dominant themes shaping its intellectual structure. Using data retrieved from the 
Scopus database, a total of 402 studies published between 2015 and 2025 were analyzed. 
Bibliometric techniques, including author citation analysis and keyword co-occurrence 
mapping, were applied through VOSviewer and Biblioshiny (R Studio). The analysis identified 
six key thematic clusters: (1) Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Human Capital Development; 
(2) Economic Growth, Policy, and Energy-Environment Nexus; (3) Digital Transformation and 
Technological Advancement; (4) Sustainability, Green Economy, and Socioeconomic 
Development; (5) Digital Skills, Inclusion, and Governance; and (6) Twin Transition and 
Advanced Technology Integration. The results reveal a steady increase in research output and 
citations, indicating growing global interest in integrating digital competencies with 
sustainable development objectives. Unlike previous bibliometric studies that have examined 
either SDGs or digital skills independently, this research bridges both domains, offering an 
integrated perspective on their intersection. The study contributes to the literature by 
mapping emerging research frontiers and providing valuable insights for policymakers, 
educators, and practitioners aiming to align digital skill initiatives with sustainable 
development agendas. Future research should integrate cross-regional collaboration, 
longitudinal analyses, and policy-driven studies to strengthen the linkage between digital 
competencies, sustainability transitions, and inclusive growth within the framework of SDG 4 
and SDG 8.