Statistics Sweden: AI now used by 49 percent of companies with at least ten employees
Every second Swedish company with at least ten employees is now using artificial intelligence, according to Statistics Sweden's 2026 survey. This represents an increase of 14 percentage points in one year.
What happened?
According to Statistics Sweden's report 'IT Usage in Companies', 49 percent of Swedish firms with at least ten employees are using artificial intelligence in 2026. This is an increase of 14 percentage points compared to 2025, when the figure was 35 percent. Statistics Sweden notes that usage is highest among large companies, while the smaller firms in the sample show a lower rate of adoption.
Key facts
| AI-användning 2026 | 49 % av företagen med minst tio anställda |
|---|---|
| AI-användning 2025 | 35 % av företagen med minst tio anställda |
| Årlig ökning | 14 procentenheter |
| Publiceringsdatum | 5 november 2026 |
Why it matters
The statistics indicate a rapid increase in how Swedish industry is adopting AI, with usage rising from approximately a quarter to nearly half in two years. The figures also highlight that a clear gap remains between the resources large companies have for technological shifts and the capacity of smaller firms to implement these systems.
Who is affected?
The statistics cover companies operating in Sweden with ten or more employees. The impact is broad across the business sector, where large organisations are primarily driving implementation while smaller businesses lag behind.
Impact on the EU
The survey measures conditions in Sweden and does not address specific EU regulations or cross-union comparisons.
What else you should know
The measurement is conducted annually by Statistics Sweden under the title 'IT Usage in Companies' and tracks the pace of digitisation within Swedish industry.
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