AI explosion in Swedish workplaces — but productivity gains lag behind
AI usage in Swedish workplaces has doubled in one year to 56 percent, according to 'The Swedes and the Internet 2026' survey. At the same time, efficiency gains are lagging.
What happened?
The use of AI in Swedish workplaces has doubled over the past year, according to the Internet Foundation’s 'The Swedes and the Internet' report. 56 percent of all working Swedes now use AI in their work, compared to 28 percent in 2025. Among white-collar workers, usage has increased from 42 to 71 percent, while among blue-collar workers, it has more than tripled from 10 to 33 percent.
Key facts
| AI-användning totalt 2026 | 56% |
|---|---|
| AI-användning totalt 2025 | 28% |
| AI-användning tjänstemän 2026 | 71% |
| AI-användning arbetare 2026 | 33% |
| Vet ej om AI är tillåtet | 31% |
Why it matters
Despite the sharp increase in workplace AI adoption, the report indicates that anticipated efficiency gains are lagging. Furthermore, there is significant ambiguity regarding workplace regulations, which may be hindering the actual benefits companies derive from the technology.
Who is affected?
This news impacts the Swedish labour market, employers, white-collar employees, and blue-collar workers. Employers are faced with the challenge of clarifying their AI policies and providing staff training to ensure actual efficiency gains are realised.
What else you should know
The study also highlights persistent uncertainty regarding workplace regulations: 60 percent state that their employer permits AI use, while 31 percent of respondents do not know if they are allowed to use AI in their jobs at all.
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