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Denmark Tops Europe in AI Adoption

Insight

Denmark Tops Europe in AI Adoption

Denmark is setting the pace for artificial intelligence in Europe. In 2024, 28% of Danish companies reported using AI technologies – the highest share in the EU and nearly double the European average of 13.5%. These figures, from Eurostat and Statistics Denmark, underline Denmark’s position as a first-mover in deploying cutting-edge digital solutions at scale. For international companies looking to test, scale, or co-develop AI technologies, Denmark offers a rare combination of readiness, agility, and trust.

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AI adoption is accelerating – across both public and private sectors

What makes Denmark unique is not just the speed of AI adoption, but the depth. AI is no longer confined to niche innovation teams – it is being integrated across business functions, public services, and critical infrastructure. Companies are using AI for content generation, natural language processing, workflow automation, and data-driven decision-making. Meanwhile, the public sector is launching several large-scale AI projects aimed at improving citizen services and reducing administrative burdens.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen recently outlined a national ambition for Denmark to become a global leader in AI-powered public administration. This vision is already taking shape, with cross-sector collaborations bringing together municipalities, researchers, and tech firms to design scalable, responsible AI solutions.

A testbed for tomorrow’s AI breakthroughs

Denmark’s success is no accident. It is the result of over two decades of investment in digital infrastructure, data-driven governance, and close public–private collaboration. The country’s “digital by default” mindset ensures that citizens are accustomed to – and trust – digital services, a key enabler for AI at scale.

This makes Denmark a powerful testbed for foreign companies developing AI technologies. It is a place where:

  • New ideas can be piloted with fast feedback loops
  • AI regulation is clear and innovation-friendly
  • Collaboration is the norm – across sectors and disciplines
  • Digital trust and infrastructure are already in place

Corti – AI supporting healthcare professionals in real time

One standout example of Denmark’s AI landscape is Corti, a Copenhagen-based health tech company that uses AI to support emergency call handlers and healthcare staff in critical situations. Corti’s AI listens in on emergency calls and provides real-time decision support, helping dispatchers detect cardiac arrest faster than human recognition alone. The technology is now being scaled internationally – but it was developed and validated in Denmark’s agile, trust-based digital ecosystem.

Corti is just one of many examples of how Danish conditions enable AI companies to turn ideas into exportable solutions.

A European AI hub in the making

With AI adoption rising across all sectors – and 63% of large Danish enterprises (250+ employees) already using the technology – Denmark is fast becoming a European hub for practical, scalable, and ethical AI. Whether your company is developing foundational models, applied AI for specific industries, or data infrastructure, Denmark offers:

  • A digitally mature market

  • A highly skilled, English-speaking workforce

  • Strong IP protection and EU market access

  • A collaborative innovation culture

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