20+ AI Adoption Statistics (2026)

of organisations report regular AI use in at least one business function

Up from 78% in 2024. From McKinsey's 2025 Global Survey on the State of AI, covering 1,993 respondents across 105 countries.

of global knowledge workers use AI at work

From the 2024 Work Trend Index surveying 31,000 workers across 31 countries. Usage nearly doubled in six months.

of companies have begun scaling AI programs across the enterprise

While AI use is widespread, most organisations are still in experimenting or piloting stages. Only about one-third report scaling.

of organisations now use AI in three or more business functions

More than two-thirds use AI in more than one function. Half report use in three or more.

of companies with >$5B revenue have reached the AI scaling phase

Compared with only 29% of companies with less than $100M in revenue. Larger companies lead scaling efforts.

of organisations are at least experimenting with AI agents

23% report scaling agentic AI in at least one function, and an additional 39% have begun experimenting.

of organisations are scaling an agentic AI system in their enterprise

Most of those scaling agents are only doing so in one or two functions. In any given function, no more than 10% are scaling agents.

of AI users at work started using it less than six months ago

Demonstrates the rapid recent acceleration of gen AI adoption in the workplace.

of organisations say AI is enabling their innovation

A majority report improved innovation, and nearly half report improvement in customer satisfaction and competitive differentiation.

of respondents report any enterprise-level EBIT impact from AI

Most of those say less than 5% of their organisation's EBIT is attributable to AI. Enterprise-wide financial impact remains limited.

higher growth in revenue per employee in industries most exposed to AI

From PwC's 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, analysing close to a billion job ads across six continents.

of organisations set efficiency as an objective of their AI initiatives

High performers also set growth and innovation as objectives, not just cost reduction.

of leaders say they wouldn't hire someone without AI skills

From the 2024 Work Trend Index. 71% also prefer a less experienced candidate with AI skills over a more experienced one without.

wage premium for workers with AI skills vs. the same role without

Up from 25% the previous year. Every industry analysed pays wage premiums for AI skills.

of AI users bring their own AI tools to work (BYOAI)

Even more common at small and medium-sized companies (80%). Cuts across all generations, not just Gen Z.

faster skill change in AI-exposed jobs compared to other jobs

More than 2.5x faster than last year. Change is fastest in automatable jobs.

of leaders worry about quantifying the productivity gains of AI

While 79% agree their company needs AI to stay competitive, pressure to show immediate ROI is stalling action.

of organisations using AI have experienced at least one negative consequence

Nearly one-third report consequences from AI inaccuracy. Inaccuracy is the most common risk both experienced and mitigated.

of organisations have not yet begun scaling AI across the enterprise

The transition from pilots to scaled impact remains a work in progress at most organisations.

of workers currently use generative AI at work

From a Salesforce survey of 14,000+ workers across 14 countries. Over half of those using gen AI do so without formal employer approval.