AI adoption by country: the 25 economies using AI most

Norway ranks fifth in Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion report, which tracks how many working-age people use generative AI. In June 2026, 49.4% of Norwegians aged 15 to 64 used a generative AI product during the quarter, nearly one in every two. That is more than two and a half times the global figure of 18.8%.

Norway's rank fell from third in the first quarter, even though its usage rate rose. Other countries gained faster, so Norway lost ground in the ranking without any decline in its own adoption.

The report is part of a broader ranking of the 25 economies that use AI most. The piece places Norway's high usage in the context of its digital infrastructure. Norway has long been one of the most digitally connected countries in the world, with close to universal internet access. Norwegians handle much of their banking, tax filing and public services online. BankID, the national electronic identity system used to log in to banks and government services, is a routine part of daily life.

For readers following AI in the Nordics, the figures show that Norway's usage is high by global standards and still growing, while the competition among leading countries is tightening. The source gives no details here on which countries moved ahead of Norway or on how the usage rate is measured beyond the age range and the quarterly period.