We explore how AI adoption is spreading across industries, firms, and regions, highlighting the pace and drivers of technological diffusion. It provides insight into where adoption is accelerating, where gaps remain, and how this shapes future economic and investment opportunities.
AI Adoption by Company Size (%)
| Year | 10+ Employees | 10–49 | 50–249 | 250+ | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 11.2 | 7.9 |
| 2018 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 7.5 | 4.9 |
| 2019 | 2.7 | 2 | 5.3 | 16.4 | 6.6 |
| 2020 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 8.6 | 16.4 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7.4 | 5.9 | 11.9 | 27.4 | 13.2 |
| 2022 | 28 | 28.8 | 21.2 | 36.4 | 28.6 |
| 2023 | 8.9 | 7.2 | 13.9 | 31.3 | 15.3 |
| 2024 | 14.3 | 12.1 | 21 | 40.9 | 22.1 |
AI Adoption by Country (2024)
| Country | Adoption % |
|---|---|
| Austria | 20.9 |
| Belgium | 26.6 |
| Bulgaria | 7.8 |
| Canada | 11.3 |
| Croatia | 13.4 |
| Czechia | 13.7 |
| Denmark | 33.7 |
| Estonia | 13 |
| Finland | 30.4 |
| France | 13.6 |
| Germany | 20.9 |
| Greece | 8.9 |
| Hungary | 8.3 |
| Ireland | 19 |
| Italy | 12.4 |
| Latvia | 10.9 |
| Lithuania | 11.2 |
| Luxembourg | 24.1 |
| Netherlands | 24.7 |
| Norway | 22.7 |
| Poland | 9.8 |
| Portugal | 16 |
| Romania | 3.8 |
| Slovak Republic | 12 |
| Slovenia | 24.2 |
| South Korea | 25.9 |
| Spain | 18.2 |
| Sweden | 23.7 |
| Türkiye | 7.5 |
| United States | 8.5 |