Almega: AI Saves Time But Fails to Trigger Broad Productivity Gains
Nearly half of Swedish companies with more than ten employees are using AI to save time in their daily operations. Despite this, a general boost in productivity remains elusive, according to a new report from Almega.
What happened?
A new report from the employers' organisation Almega shows that 49 per cent of Swedish companies with more than ten employees now use artificial intelligence. Companies report significant time savings of up to 71 per cent for coding and between 6 and 18 per cent for administrative tasks. Despite these localised gains, there is no sign of a general or broad increase in the service sector's overall productivity growth.
Key facts
| Andel företag med AI (fler än 10 anställda) | 49 % |
|---|---|
| Tidsvinst vid kodning | Upp till 71 % |
| Tidsvinst vid administrativa uppgifter | 6–18 % |
Why it matters
The discrepancy between time savings at an individual level and macroeconomic productivity is explained by a lack of organisational adaptability. For saved hours to drive growth, reorganisation, new business processes, and clear leadership are required to redirect the freed-up time towards value-creating tasks.
Who is affected?
The report primarily concerns management teams, business developers, and employees within the Swedish service sector. Developers and administrative staff notice the greatest time savings in their daily work, while management bears the responsibility of converting freed-up time into tangible business value.
Impact on the EU
Sweden's high adoption rate reflects a broader trend within the EU, where generative AI is being integrated rapidly, but where macro-level effects are dampened by organisational structures and the pace of implementation. Within the union, companies are simultaneously adapting to the EU AI Act, which influences how firms secure and structure their AI processes.
What else you should know
The report underscores that access to tools alone is insufficient; leadership and strategic change management are identified as critical factors in realising actual growth.
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