Danish companies are increasingly using AI, but employment figures remain unaffected

Danish companies are adopting artificial intelligence at a growing rate, with Statistics Denmark reporting that the share of businesses using AI tools increased from 42 percent in 2025 to 59 percent in 2026. Large and medium-sized companies, particularly in sectors like information science, communication, real estate, and business services, drive this trend, with highly educated workers primarily using the technology. The Confederation of Danish Industry estimates an even higher adoption rate, with nearly eight out of ten companies using AI in some form.

Despite these rising adoption rates, a report from Denmark’s central bank, Danmarks Nationalbank, shows no serious job losses or spikes in unemployment. While companies that started using AI in 2023 and 2024 experienced slower employment growth compared to non-users, overall employment has reached record highs and unemployment remains low. The central bank notes some minor indications that AI makes certain roles redundant, particularly affecting young workers aged 18 to 30, but workers quickly find other jobs within Denmark's dynamic labor market.

This data contrasts with more extreme predictions from international tech executives who previously forecasted massive job losses and high unemployment due to AI. Danmarks Nationalbank emphasizes that current AI use focuses on cost savings across both public and private sectors, though officials plan to monitor vulnerable groups. Meanwhile, industry representatives stress that society must incorporate AI infrastructure into its planning to avoid falling behind internationally.