The AI Trajectory Index
AI ADOPTION SCORECARD · 2026
Which countries are actually using AI?
Having the infrastructure and talent to build AI is not the same as actually using it. This scorecard measures real deployment — in government services, businesses, and everyday life — across 186 countries.
READINESS SCORE
Can this country build AI?
Measures the underlying capacity — digital infrastructure, AI talent, investment, governance frameworks, and economic strength.
ADOPTION SCORE
Is this country using AI now?
Measures active deployment — AI in public services, businesses, labour markets, and consumer apps.
HIGHEST ADOPTION
🇺🇸 United States
92/100
GLOBAL AVERAGE
36
out of 100
BIGGEST LEAPFROGGER
🇪🇪 Estonia
+13 pts above readiness
BIGGEST UNDERUTILISER
🇨🇭 Switzerland
-7 pts below readiness
🇺🇸 United States leads global AI adoption at 92/100
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🇪🇪 Estonia adopts AI 13 pts above its readiness capacity
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Europe has the highest avg adoption at 48/100 — 11 pts above global
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🇨🇳 China leads in government AI deployment with 19/20
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🇨🇭 Switzerland is 7 pts below its readiness — strong foundations, slow deployment
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Why the gap between readiness and adoption matters
LEAPFROGGERS ↑
Countries adopting AI faster than their readiness predicts. Often driven by mobile-first technology — Kenya's M-Pesa, the Philippines' GCash, Bangladesh's bKash embedded AI into daily financial life before broadband or desktop infrastructure arrived.
ALIGNED ≈
Countries where deployment roughly matches capacity. The US, UK, and China are broadly aligned — their high readiness scores translate into correspondingly high real-world AI use.
UNDERUTILISERS ↓
Countries with strong AI foundations that are slow to deploy. Japan, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy consistently underperform their readiness — due to conservative adoption culture, regulatory caution, or legacy enterprise systems resisting change.
The Gap Matrix
Readiness vs Adoption — where each country actually sits · Click any dot to open country profile
AI Leaders
42
High readiness + High adoption
Leapfroggers
4
Low readiness + High adoption
Underutilisers
5
High readiness + Low adoption
Laggards
135
Low readiness + Low adoption
ALL COUNTRIES · ADOPTION RANKINGS
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United States
Americas
Gov
18
Biz
19
Talent
17
Users
19
R&D
19
World-leading enterprise AI deployment across cloud, finance, and tech sectors drives mass adoption.
China
Asia-Pacific
Gov
19
Biz
18
Talent
16
Users
20
R&D
17
State-driven AI integration across surveillance, commerce, and consumer apps creates the world's largest AI user base.
South Korea
Asia-Pacific
Gov
17
Biz
18
Talent
16
Users
18
R&D
16
Samsung, LG, and Kakao drive world-class AI integration across consumer electronics, finance, and enterprise services.
Singapore
Asia-Pacific
Gov
19
Biz
17
Talent
15
Users
17
R&D
16
Government-led national AI strategy and dense fintech ecosystem make Singapore Asia's top AI adopter per capita.
Israel
Middle East & Africa
Gov
16
Biz
17
Talent
17
Users
16
R&D
18
Israel's startup nation culture and deep defense-tech AI expertise generate world-leading per-capita AI pipeline activity.
Taiwan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
16
Biz
17
Talent
16
Users
17
R&D
17
TSMC semiconductor dominance and dense electronics manufacturing ecosystem make Taiwan a global AI hardware production leader.
UAE
Middle East & Africa
Gov
19
Biz
17
Talent
14
Users
17
R&D
14
UAE's national AI minister and vision-driven public sector projects lead one of the most ambitious state AI adoption programs.
United Kingdom
Europe
Gov
16
Biz
16
Talent
15
Users
16
R&D
16
London's financial and tech sectors drive strong enterprise AI adoption backed by an active government AI strategy.
Estonia
Europe
Gov
18
Biz
15
Talent
14
Users
15
R&D
14
World's most digitalized government and e-Residency program give Estonia outsized AI adoption relative to its population.
India
Asia-Pacific
Gov
16
Biz
14
Talent
15
Users
17
R&D
13
India Stack digital infrastructure and a massive IT services industry propel rapid AI adoption across enterprise and consumer segments.
Canada
Americas
Gov
14
Biz
15
Talent
14
Users
14
R&D
16
Deep AI research clusters in Toronto and Montreal translate into growing enterprise and government adoption.
Saudi Arabia
Middle East & Africa
Gov
16
Biz
14
Talent
12
Users
15
R&D
13
Vision 2030 AI investments and NEOM smart city development drive ambitious state-led AI adoption.
Netherlands
Europe
Gov
13
Biz
15
Talent
13
Users
14
R&D
14
High enterprise digitalization, ASML semiconductor leadership, and strong startup ecosystem drive steady AI adoption.
Switzerland
Europe
Gov
13
Biz
15
Talent
13
Users
14
R&D
14
Banking, pharma, and precision manufacturing sectors lead enterprise AI adoption in one of Europe's wealthiest economies.
France
Europe
Gov
14
Biz
14
Talent
13
Users
13
R&D
13
Strong government AI investment and a growing startup ecosystem drive moderate enterprise adoption.
Sweden
Europe
Gov
13
Biz
14
Talent
13
Users
13
R&D
14
Strong enterprise adoption in engineering and fintech underpinned by high digital literacy and startup density.
Australia
Asia-Pacific
Gov
13
Biz
13
Talent
12
Users
14
R&D
14
Financial services and mining sectors lead enterprise AI adoption with growing government investment in digital transformation.
Germany
Europe
Gov
12
Biz
14
Talent
12
Users
13
R&D
14
Industrial automation in manufacturing leads AI adoption despite cautious regulatory and consumer attitudes.
Japan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
12
Biz
14
Talent
12
Users
14
R&D
13
Robotics and manufacturing automation remain AI strengths, but slow digital transformation constrains broader adoption.
Russia
Europe
Gov
14
Biz
13
Talent
12
Users
14
R&D
12
State-backed AI programs and Yandex ecosystem drive significant domestic AI adoption despite Western sanctions.
Ireland
Europe
Gov
12
Biz
14
Talent
12
Users
13
R&D
13
Dublin's role as European HQ for Google, Microsoft, and Meta drives significant enterprise AI deployment and talent concentration.
Denmark
Europe
Gov
12
Biz
14
Talent
12
Users
13
R&D
13
World-class digitalized public services and life-sciences sector drive balanced AI adoption across government and enterprise.
Finland
Europe
Gov
13
Biz
13
Talent
12
Users
13
R&D
12
Government-led AI programs and Nokia legacy drive strong enterprise and public-sector AI adoption.
Norway
Europe
Gov
12
Biz
13
Talent
12
Users
13
R&D
13
Oil-sector digitalization and sovereign wealth fund investments underpin growing AI adoption in enterprise and public services.
Vietnam
Asia-Pacific
Gov
12
Biz
12
Talent
11
Users
15
R&D
10
Young tech-savvy population and fast-growing digital payments ecosystem drive strong consumer AI adoption.
Qatar
Middle East & Africa
Gov
13
Biz
12
Talent
10
Users
13
R&D
12
World Cup legacy infrastructure and Qatar Foundation research drive growing AI adoption in this high-income Gulf state.
Luxembourg
Europe
Gov
11
Biz
13
Talent
11
Users
12
R&D
12
Financial sector and EU institutions drive significant enterprise AI adoption in this high-income micro-economy.
Spain
Europe
Gov
11
Biz
12
Talent
11
Users
12
R&D
12
Growing fintech and tourism-tech sectors drive moderate enterprise AI adoption with supportive EU-aligned policy.
Belgium
Europe
Gov
11
Biz
12
Talent
11
Users
12
R&D
12
EU institutional presence and strong pharmaceutical sector drive moderate AI adoption in a highly connected economy.
Indonesia
Asia-Pacific
Gov
12
Biz
12
Talent
10
Users
15
R&D
9
World's fourth-largest population with booming digital economy and super-apps drives strong consumer AI adoption.
New Zealand
Asia-Pacific
Gov
11
Biz
12
Talent
11
Users
12
R&D
12
Strong digital infrastructure and agritech AI applications drive proportionate adoption in this advanced small economy.
Malaysia
Asia-Pacific
Gov
11
Biz
12
Talent
10
Users
12
R&D
12
Government digital economy blueprint and semiconductor manufacturing expertise support growing AI adoption.
Philippines
Asia-Pacific
Gov
11
Biz
10
Talent
10
Users
16
R&D
9
GCash mobile payments adoption and BPO digital workforce drive strong consumer AI use in a mobile-first economy.
Poland
Europe
Gov
10
Biz
12
Talent
11
Users
11
R&D
11
Rising IT outsourcing hub with growing enterprise AI adoption in financial and shared-services sectors.
Brazil
Americas
Gov
10
Biz
11
Talent
10
Users
13
R&D
11
Fintech unicorns like Nubank and a large mobile-first population accelerate consumer and enterprise AI uptake.
Italy
Europe
Gov
10
Biz
11
Talent
10
Users
12
R&D
11
Industrial automation in manufacturing and design sectors provides a base for AI adoption despite slower digital transformation.
Austria
Europe
Gov
10
Biz
12
Talent
10
Users
11
R&D
11
Engineering and manufacturing SMEs drive incremental AI adoption with Vienna emerging as a regional startup hub.
Czech Republic
Europe
Gov
10
Biz
11
Talent
11
Users
11
R&D
10
Strong manufacturing base and IT services sector drive moderate AI adoption in Central Europe's most advanced economy.
Bahrain
Middle East & Africa
Gov
11
Biz
11
Talent
9
Users
11
R&D
10
Fintech hub ambitions and cloud infrastructure investments drive strong enterprise AI adoption.
Kenya
Middle East & Africa
Gov
11
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
16
R&D
7
M-Pesa mobile money infrastructure and Nairobi's iHub ecosystem make Kenya Africa's leading AI leapfrogger.
Portugal
Europe
Gov
9
Biz
11
Talent
10
Users
11
R&D
10
Lisbon's growing tech startup scene and Web Summit hosting create rising AI awareness and adoption momentum.
Mexico
Americas
Gov
9
Biz
10
Talent
10
Users
12
R&D
10
Large mobile-first population and nearshoring tech boom drive growing consumer and enterprise AI adoption.
Rwanda
Middle East & Africa
Gov
13
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
13
R&D
8
Rwanda's Vision 2050 and Kigali as Africa's smart city testbed drive government AI adoption above infrastructure levels.
Nigeria
Middle East & Africa
Gov
9
Biz
10
Talent
9
Users
15
R&D
7
Explosive mobile fintech growth and Africa's largest tech startup ecosystem drive consumer AI adoption well above infrastructure.
Turkey
Europe
Gov
10
Biz
10
Talent
9
Users
11
R&D
10
Young digital population and growing e-commerce sector drive consumer AI adoption in a large emerging market.
Thailand
Asia-Pacific
Gov
9
Biz
11
Talent
9
Users
12
R&D
9
Tourism tech and e-commerce growth drive consumer AI adoption among Thailand's digitally active population.
South Africa
Middle East & Africa
Gov
9
Biz
10
Talent
8
Users
14
R&D
8
Mobile-first banking and a growing tech startup scene drive consumer AI adoption above infrastructure levels.
Chile
Americas
Gov
9
Biz
10
Talent
9
Users
11
R&D
10
Latin America's most stable digital economy with mining-tech and fintech driving enterprise AI adoption.
Greece
Europe
Gov
9
Biz
10
Talent
9
Users
10
R&D
10
Tourism-tech and shipping-logistics digitalization are early AI adoption drivers despite economic constraints.
Iceland
Europe
Gov
10
Biz
10
Talent
9
Users
10
R&D
9
High digital literacy and energy-sector AI applications drive proportionate adoption in this small Nordic economy.
Kuwait
Middle East & Africa
Gov
10
Biz
10
Talent
8
Users
11
R&D
9
Oil wealth and high smartphone penetration drive consumer AI adoption despite limited diversification.
Ghana
Middle East & Africa
Gov
10
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
14
R&D
7
Mobile money dominance and Accra tech hub position make Ghana West Africa's most digitally active AI adopter.
Hungary
Europe
Gov
9
Biz
10
Talent
9
Users
10
R&D
9
Automotive manufacturing and IT outsourcing provide a base for growing enterprise AI adoption.
Lithuania
Europe
Gov
9
Biz
10
Talent
9
Users
10
R&D
9
Fintech hub status and Estonian digital government influence drive growing AI adoption in the Baltic region.
Romania
Europe
Gov
8
Biz
10
Talent
9
Users
10
R&D
9
IT outsourcing growth and a young tech workforce create emerging AI adoption momentum despite infrastructure gaps.
Argentina
Americas
Gov
8
Biz
9
Talent
10
Users
10
R&D
9
Strong software engineering talent and fintech innovation drive AI adoption above infrastructure levels.
Jordan
Middle East & Africa
Gov
9
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
11
R&D
9
Regional tech hub with high educated workforce and diaspora connections drive early AI adoption.
Egypt
Middle East & Africa
Gov
9
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
12
R&D
8
Large youth population, growing fintech, and government digital transformation drive AI adoption in Africa's second-largest economy.
Ukraine
Europe
Gov
8
Biz
9
Talent
9
Users
10
R&D
9
Large IT outsourcing talent pool drives enterprise AI adoption despite wartime disruptions.
Kazakhstan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
9
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
10
R&D
9
Government digital Kazakhstan program and energy-sector tech drive growing AI adoption in Central Asia's largest economy.
Iran
Middle East & Africa
Gov
9
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
10
R&D
9
Strong domestic tech ecosystem and sanctions-driven self-reliance push local AI development and adoption.
Serbia
Europe
Gov
8
Biz
9
Talent
9
Users
9
R&D
9
Growing IT export sector and improving digital infrastructure support early AI adoption.
Armenia
Asia-Pacific
Gov
8
Biz
9
Talent
9
Users
9
R&D
9
Tech diaspora investment and growing IT export sector drive proportionate AI adoption.
Oman
Middle East & Africa
Gov
9
Biz
9
Talent
7
Users
10
R&D
9
Oman Vision 2040 digital transformation agenda drives moderate government and enterprise AI adoption.
Morocco
Middle East & Africa
Gov
9
Biz
9
Talent
7
Users
11
R&D
8
Africa tech hub ambitions and European BPO connections drive growing AI adoption in North Africa's second digital economy.
Slovenia
Europe
Gov
9
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
9
R&D
8
High EU integration and manufacturing base support moderate enterprise AI adoption.
Bangladesh
Asia-Pacific
Gov
9
Biz
8
Talent
7
Users
13
R&D
6
bKash mobile money with 50 million users drives financial AI leapfrogging in one of the world's most densely populated nations.
Latvia
Europe
Gov
8
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
9
R&D
8
IT services export growth and EU digital single market access drive gradual AI adoption.
Malta
Europe
Gov
8
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
9
R&D
8
Gaming, fintech, and iGaming industries drive disproportionate digital and AI adoption.
Cyprus
Europe
Gov
8
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
9
R&D
8
Financial services and tourism tech drive AI adoption in this EU island economy.
Colombia
Americas
Gov
7
Biz
8
Talent
8
Users
10
R&D
9
Growing tech startup ecosystem in Bogota and Medellín and expanding mobile internet adoption drive early AI uptake.
Slovakia
Europe
Gov
8
Biz
9
Talent
8
Users
8
R&D
8
Automotive manufacturing digitalization and EU integration drive moderate AI adoption growth.
Uruguay
Americas
Gov
8
Biz
8
Talent
8
Users
9
R&D
8
Highest digital governance maturity in Latin America and strong IT services sector drive proportionate AI adoption.
Azerbaijan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
8
Biz
8
Talent
7
Users
10
R&D
8
Oil revenue-funded digitalization and SOCAR tech investments drive growing enterprise AI adoption.
Croatia
Europe
Gov
8
Biz
8
Talent
7
Users
9
R&D
8
Tourism digitalization and IT outsourcing growth drive nascent AI adoption.
Pakistan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
7
Biz
7
Talent
7
Users
11
R&D
8
Large young population, freelance tech workforce, and mobile payment expansion drive consumer AI adoption.
Sri Lanka
Asia-Pacific
Gov
7
Biz
8
Talent
7
Users
10
R&D
8
IT services export growth and growing mobile internet penetration drive early AI adoption.
Georgia
Asia-Pacific
Gov
8
Biz
8
Talent
7
Users
9
R&D
8
Growing IT hub attracting regional tech talent and digital nomads drives early AI adoption.
Tunisia
Middle East & Africa
Gov
7
Biz
8
Talent
7
Users
10
R&D
8
Strong tech education system and European market proximity drive IT and AI services adoption.
Mauritius
Middle East & Africa
Gov
8
Biz
8
Talent
7
Users
9
R&D
8
Africa's highest digital readiness country with fintech and smart island ambitions driving AI adoption.
Costa Rica
Americas
Gov
7
Biz
8
Talent
8
Users
9
R&D
7
Tech outsourcing hub for US companies and high digital literacy drive above-average AI adoption for Central America.
Tanzania
Middle East & Africa
Gov
9
Biz
7
Talent
6
Users
12
R&D
5
M-Pesa and mobile money leadership drive consumer digital adoption well above infrastructure in East Africa.
Senegal
Middle East & Africa
Gov
9
Biz
7
Talent
6
Users
12
R&D
5
Wave mobile money and Dakar tech hub drive consumer AI adoption as West Africa's digital gateway.
Bulgaria
Europe
Gov
7
Biz
8
Talent
8
Users
8
R&D
7
IT outsourcing industry and EU structural funds drive gradual AI adoption.
Brunei
Asia-Pacific
Gov
7
Biz
8
Talent
7
Users
8
R&D
8
Oil wealth-funded digital diversification strategy drives moderate government and enterprise AI adoption.
Uganda
Middle East & Africa
Gov
8
Biz
7
Talent
6
Users
12
R&D
5
Mobile money dominance and young Kampala tech scene drive consumer AI leapfrogging above infrastructure.
Peru
Americas
Gov
7
Biz
7
Talent
7
Users
9
R&D
7
Mobile banking expansion and mining-sector digitalization drive early AI adoption.
Uzbekistan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
7
Biz
7
Talent
6
Users
9
R&D
7
Government digitalization reforms and young population drive rapid but early-stage AI adoption.
Algeria
Middle East & Africa
Gov
6
Biz
7
Talent
6
Users
9
R&D
7
Large youth population and growing mobile internet penetration drive consumer digital adoption.
Ecuador
Americas
Gov
6
Biz
7
Talent
6
Users
8
R&D
7
Digital banking growth and oil-sector technology adoption drive gradual AI uptake.
Panama
Americas
Gov
6
Biz
7
Talent
6
Users
8
R&D
6
Canal logistics digitalization and financial hub status drive enterprise AI adoption.
Ethiopia
Middle East & Africa
Gov
7
Biz
6
Talent
5
Users
9
R&D
6
Telebirr mobile money with 30 million users and government AI strategy drive leapfrog digital adoption.
Ivory Coast
Middle East & Africa
Gov
6
Biz
6
Talent
6
Users
9
R&D
6
Mobile money leadership and Abidjan's regional finance hub drive consumer digital adoption.
Belarus
Europe
Gov
6
Biz
7
Talent
6
Users
7
R&D
6
IT park zone attracts tech companies and supports limited enterprise AI adoption.
Trinidad and Tobago
Americas
Gov
6
Biz
6
Talent
6
Users
7
R&D
7
Energy sector digitalization and Caribbean technology leadership drive AI adoption.
Botswana
Middle East & Africa
Gov
6
Biz
7
Talent
6
Users
7
R&D
6
Diamond industry digitalization and high income levels for Africa drive proportionate technology adoption.
Lebanon
Middle East & Africa
Gov
5
Biz
6
Talent
7
Users
8
R&D
5
Strong tech talent and diaspora connections drive enterprise AI capability despite economic and political crises.
Cameroon
Middle East & Africa
Gov
5
Biz
6
Talent
5
Users
8
R&D
6
Mobile money adoption and Douala startup scene drive early digital technology growth.
Namibia
Middle East & Africa
Gov
6
Biz
6
Talent
5
Users
7
R&D
6
Mobile banking penetration and mining sector digitalization drive proportionate AI adoption.
Dominican Republic
Americas
Gov
5
Biz
6
Talent
5
Users
7
R&D
6
Tourism tech and growing BPO industry drive emerging digital and AI services adoption.
Montenegro
Europe
Gov
5
Biz
6
Talent
5
Users
6
R&D
6
Tourism digitalization and EU accession candidate status drive gradual technology adoption.
Barbados
Americas
Gov
5
Biz
6
Talent
5
Users
6
R&D
6
Fintech ambitions and offshore financial services drive technology adoption in this small island economy.
Seychelles
Middle East & Africa
Gov
5
Biz
6
Talent
5
Users
6
R&D
6
Tourism and financial services digitalization drive modest technology adoption in this high-income island state.
Albania
Europe
Gov
5
Biz
6
Talent
5
Users
6
R&D
5
EU accession aspirations and diaspora technology connections stimulate nascent AI awareness.
Bolivia
Americas
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
5
Users
7
R&D
5
Mobile banking adoption in underbanked population drives consumer digital service growth.
Mongolia
Asia-Pacific
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
5
Users
7
R&D
5
Mining sector tech adoption and high mobile penetration drive early digital and AI services use.
Moldova
Europe
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
5
Users
6
R&D
5
Diaspora remittance-driven mobile banking adoption creates a base for consumer AI services.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Europe
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
5
Users
6
R&D
5
Growing IT services exports and young educated workforce support nascent AI adoption.
Jamaica
Americas
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
5
Users
6
R&D
5
Growing fintech and BPO sectors drive early AI awareness in the English-speaking Caribbean.
Cambodia
Asia-Pacific
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
7
R&D
5
Mobile banking leapfrogging and young digital population drive consumer AI awareness above infrastructure levels.
Iraq
Middle East & Africa
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
5
Users
7
R&D
4
Mobile banking growth and oil revenue-funded infrastructure drive nascent AI adoption.
Angola
Middle East & Africa
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
7
R&D
5
Oil revenue-funded mobile banking growth drives limited consumer digital technology adoption.
Zimbabwe
Middle East & Africa
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
7
R&D
5
EcoCash mobile money dominance and currency crisis-driven fintech innovation drive consumer digital adoption.
Zambia
Middle East & Africa
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
5
Users
7
R&D
4
Mobile money and copper mining digitalization drive early technology adoption.
Cape Verde
Middle East & Africa
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
7
R&D
5
Diaspora digital economy connections and mobile money drive consumer adoption above regional average.
North Macedonia
Europe
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
5
Users
6
R&D
4
IT outsourcing growth and EU integration drive early AI awareness.
Paraguay
Americas
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
6
R&D
5
Emerging tech sector and hydropower cheap energy attract early AI-adjacent investments.
Bahamas
Americas
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
6
R&D
5
Tourism and financial services digitalization drive modest AI adoption.
Nepal
Asia-Pacific
Gov
4
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
7
R&D
5
Remittance mobile money growth and diaspora tech connections drive consumer digital service adoption.
El Salvador
Americas
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
6
R&D
4
Bitcoin legal tender adoption signals openness to digital financial innovation and early AI services.
Guyana
Americas
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
5
R&D
5
Oil boom-driven economic modernization creates early opportunity for enterprise technology adoption.
Myanmar
Asia-Pacific
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
4
Users
7
R&D
5
Mobile-first internet adoption before the coup created consumer digital footprint now constrained by political instability.
Kyrgyzstan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
6
R&D
4
Mobile banking adoption and remittance digitalization drive consumer digital service growth.
Gabon
Middle East & Africa
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
6
R&D
4
Oil-funded digital infrastructure and urbanization drive modest consumer technology adoption.
Kosovo
Europe
Gov
4
Biz
5
Talent
5
Users
5
R&D
4
Young population and growing tech diaspora connections support nascent digital adoption.
Liechtenstein
Europe
Gov
5
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
5
R&D
4
Financial and manufacturing sectors drive proportionate AI adoption relative to this micro-state's size.
Guatemala
Americas
Gov
4
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
6
R&D
4
Mobile money adoption and remittance digitalization drive early consumer technology uptake.
Andorra
Europe
Gov
4
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
5
R&D
4
Tourism and retail digitalization drive limited AI adoption in this micro-state.
Monaco
Europe
Gov
4
Biz
5
Talent
4
Users
5
R&D
4
Luxury tech and fintech adoption in one of the world's wealthiest per-capita micro-states.
Venezuela
Americas
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
4
Users
6
R&D
4
Despite economic collapse, cryptocurrency and digital finance adoption drive limited consumer AI use.
Suriname
Americas
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
4
Users
5
R&D
5
Mobile internet growth enables early digital service adoption in this small South American economy.
Palestine
Middle East & Africa
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
5
Users
5
R&D
4
Tech talent and diaspora investment support a small but active startup scene despite political constraints.
Djibouti
Middle East & Africa
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
4
Users
6
R&D
4
Strategic port and data center hub position drives modest technology adoption above regional baseline.
Cuba
Americas
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
4
Users
5
R&D
4
Limited internet access constrains AI adoption despite a highly educated population.
Bhutan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
5
Government digital transformation plans and crypto mining activities signal early technology ambition.
Fiji
Asia-Pacific
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
5
Tourism digitalization and Pacific hub ambitions drive modest technology adoption.
Honduras
Americas
Gov
3
Biz
4
Talent
4
Users
5
R&D
4
Mobile banking growth and nearshoring IT services create early digital technology exposure.
Belize
Americas
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
4
Tourism digitalization and growing internet penetration drive early digital technology adoption.
Maldives
Asia-Pacific
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
4
Tourism digitalization and high mobile connectivity drive modest AI-adjacent technology adoption.
Benin
Middle East & Africa
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
4
Mobile money growth and regional digital gateway position drive nascent technology adoption.
Togo
Middle East & Africa
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
4
Mobile money expansion and port digitalization drive early technology adoption.
Sudan
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
4
Talent
4
Users
5
R&D
4
Tech-savvy youth diaspora and mobile money drive nascent digital adoption despite conflict.
San Marino
Europe
Gov
4
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
4
R&D
4
Financial services and tourism provide limited but growing digital technology adoption.
Nicaragua
Americas
Gov
3
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
4
Limited but growing mobile internet penetration enables nascent consumer AI exposure.
Laos
Asia-Pacific
Gov
3
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
4
Mobile internet expansion creates early digital services adoption in this landlocked developing economy.
Tajikistan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
3
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
4
Mobile money for diaspora remittances drives limited consumer digital adoption.
Madagascar
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
4
Mobile money and BPO industry growth drive early digital technology adoption.
Turkmenistan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
3
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
4
R&D
4
State-controlled economy limits AI adoption despite gas revenue availability for technology investment.
Libya
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
3
Post-conflict digital recovery with mobile money driving limited consumer technology adoption.
Eswatini
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
4
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
3
Mobile money and South Africa tech spillover drive modest digital technology adoption.
Papua New Guinea
Asia-Pacific
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
5
R&D
3
Mobile money adoption for unbanked population drives early digital services access.
North Korea
Asia-Pacific
Gov
4
Biz
3
Talent
3
Users
2
R&D
4
State-controlled AI development focused on military and cyber applications with no civilian consumer adoption.
Sierra Leone
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
3
Users
4
R&D
3
Mobile money and blockchain land registry pilot drive limited but forward-looking digital adoption.
Gambia
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
5
R&D
3
Mobile money and diaspora connections drive modest consumer digital technology access.
Malawi
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
2
Mobile money and agricultural tech drive limited but growing digital services adoption.
Mali
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
2
Mobile money and gold mining digitalization drive nascent technology adoption.
Burkina Faso
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
2
Mobile money adoption drives limited consumer digital technology access.
Mauritania
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
2
Mobile money and mineral sector digitalization drive limited digital services adoption.
Equatorial Guinea
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
3
Users
5
R&D
2
Oil wealth provides resources but governance challenges limit technology adoption.
Timor-Leste
Asia-Pacific
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
3
Mobile banking and government digitalization efforts drive early technology access.
Guinea
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
3
Mobile money growth in mining communities drives limited digital services adoption.
DR Congo
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
5
R&D
2
Mobile money in mining and urban areas provides the primary digital technology entry point.
Lesotho
Middle East & Africa
Gov
3
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
3
Mobile banking and South Africa economic linkages drive nascent digital adoption.
Afghanistan
Asia-Pacific
Gov
2
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
5
R&D
2
Mobile money and telecommunications remain the only meaningful digital technology entry points.
Syria
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
3
Talent
3
Users
4
R&D
2
War and sanctions severely limit technology adoption despite a historically educated population.
Liberia
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
3
Mobile money and diaspora remittance digitalization drive limited consumer technology access.
Niger
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
3
Mobile money growth provides the primary digital technology access point.
Haiti
Americas
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
3
Mobile money adoption for remittances provides the only meaningful AI-adjacent digital footprint.
Samoa
Asia-Pacific
Gov
2
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
2
Diaspora remittance digitalization drives limited mobile technology adoption.
Guinea-Bissau
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
2
Mobile banking nascent growth provides the only meaningful digital technology footprint.
Chad
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
3
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
2
Limited mobile banking growth provides minimal digital technology access.
Yemen
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
2
Ongoing conflict restricts all technology adoption to minimal mobile communications.
Eritrea
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
2
Minimal digital access with isolated economy severely constraining all technology adoption.
Comoros
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
2
Diaspora remittance mobile money drives limited consumer digital adoption.
Burundi
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
2
Mobile money in one of the world's poorest economies provides minimal digital technology access.
Solomon Islands
Asia-Pacific
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
3
R&D
2
Nascent mobile internet expansion creates first digital technology exposure.
Vanuatu
Asia-Pacific
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
3
R&D
2
Tourism digitalization and mobile banking drive limited early technology adoption.
Tonga
Asia-Pacific
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
3
R&D
2
Mobile money and diaspora connections drive modest digital technology access.
Palau
Asia-Pacific
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
3
R&D
2
Tourism digitalization and US compact relationship enable limited technology adoption.
Somalia
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
2
Users
4
R&D
1
Surprisingly active mobile money ecosystem driven by diaspora remittances despite state fragility.
South Sudan
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
1
Users
3
R&D
2
Mobile communications provide the only meaningful digital technology access amid ongoing conflict.
Central African Republic
Middle East & Africa
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
1
Users
3
R&D
2
Minimal digital infrastructure with Bitcoin legal tender adoption as sole technology signal.
Kiribati
Asia-Pacific
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
1
Users
2
R&D
2
Extremely limited digital infrastructure constrains any meaningful AI adoption.
Marshall Islands
Asia-Pacific
Gov
2
Biz
2
Talent
1
Users
2
R&D
2
Blockchain sovereign currency adoption signals openness to digital innovation despite minimal infrastructure.
Nauru
Asia-Pacific
Gov
1
Biz
2
Talent
1
Users
2
R&D
2
Minimal digital infrastructure limits technology adoption in this micro-island state.
Tuvalu
Asia-Pacific
Gov
1
Biz
2
Talent
1
Users
2
R&D
2
Domain name (.tv) revenues fund minimal digital development in the world's second-smallest economy.