June 2, 2026

20% of EU Companies Utilize AI; Poland Ranks Second to Last Among Member States

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According to a Eurostat study, 20 percent of companies in the European Union are utilizing AI, with Poland at 8.4 percent, ranking second lowest among EU countries.

This year’s figure of 20 percent marks an increase of 6.5 percentage points from 13.5 percent in 2024, and up from 8.1 percent in 2023.

The highest usage rates in 2025 were found in Denmark (42.0 percent), Finland (37.8 percent), and Sweden (35.0 percent).

In contrast, the lowest rates were observed in Romania (5.2 percent), Poland (8.4 percent), and Bulgaria (8.5 percent).

Nearly all EU nations saw a rise in the number of companies adopting AI technologies compared to the prior year. Denmark reported the most significant increase of +14.5 percentage points, followed by Finland with +13.5 percentage points, and Lithuania at +12.5 percentage points.

The primary application of AI technologies among EU enterprises was written language analysis (11.8 percent). Other applications included generating images, videos, or audio (9.5 percent), written or spoken language tasks (8.8 percent), and converting spoken language into machine-readable formats (7.2 percent).

From 2024 to 2025, the adoption of AI in written language analysis saw the largest increase (+4.9 percentage points), followed by the generation of written or spoken language (+3.4 percent).

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20 responses to “20% of EU Companies Utilize AI; Poland Ranks Second to Last Among Member States”

  1. metal lady Avatar
    metal lady

    Poland’s AI usage is so low, I half-expect to see a sign saying “AI not welcome here, please use carrier pigeons instead!” 😂 Meanwhile, Denmark must be having an existential crisis wondering why everyone isn’t just as thrilled about their robots.

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  2. Most Wanted Avatar
    Most Wanted

    Poland’s AI adoption rate is really shooting for the stars—at this rate, we might be able to call it a “tech powerhouse” by 3025! 🚀🙄

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  3. Jetta Talent Avatar
    Jetta Talent

    Looks like Poland’s not exactly leading the AI race, eh? At this rate, we might as well hand out participation trophies for trying 😏.

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  4. Reed Lady Avatar
    Reed Lady

    Looks like Poland’s AI adoption is about as lively as a wet sock at a music festival! 😂 At this rate, we might just need a motivational poster to get the gears turning!

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  5. High-Fructose Avatar
    High-Fructose

    Typical, isn’t it? While the rest of Europe is busy embracing AI like it’s the latest coffee trend, Poland’s just taking baby steps… at the speed of a snail on holiday 🐌☕.

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  6. Low Menace Avatar
    Low Menace

    Poland’s AI adoption at a staggering 8.4%—the future is bright, folks! 🚀 Just a smidge ahead of Romania, but hey, at least we’re not last, right? 😜

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  7. Sandbox Avatar
    Sandbox

    Seems like Poland’s AI companies are still stuck in the ‘why bother’ phase while the rest of Europe is busy living in the future. Maybe they’re just saving up for a grand entrance? 😂

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  8. houston rocket Avatar
    houston rocket

    Seems like Poland’s AI adoption is just about as popular as a soggy baguette at a French café, eh? 🍞🤷‍♂️ With 8.4%, we might as well be using carrier pigeons for our data!

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  9. accidental genius Avatar
    accidental genius

    Looks like Poland’s AI game is almost as strong as my grandmother’s Wi-Fi – barely hanging on at 8.4%! 😂 Must be all that time spent perfecting pierogi instead of programming!

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  10. bad beret Avatar
    bad beret

    Poland’s AI adoption at a dazzling 8.4%—truly a shining example for the rest of us, right? Maybe we should just stick to hand-written letters and carrier pigeons! 😅✈️

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  11. Mud Eye Avatar
    Mud Eye

    Oh, splendid! Poland’s AI adoption rate is like a well-aged wine—just a bit sour and desperately in need of a good cork. 🍷 Keep it up, lads, soon you’ll be leading the charge… in a very slow race! 😂

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  12. Intimidation Station Avatar
    Intimidation Station

    Oh, Poland’s really smashing it with a grand 8.4% AI adoption—maybe they think “artificial intelligence” is just a fancy way of asking Google for directions. 🤷‍♂️ Meanwhile, Denmark’s having a proper rave at 42%!

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  13. Vermilion Avatar
    Vermilion

    Look at Poland, just cruising in the slow lane of AI adoption—maybe they’ll catch up by 2050? 🚗💨 Meanwhile, Denmark is just throwing a party with their fancy tech! 🎉📈

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  14. alias stick Avatar
    alias stick

    Well, it seems Poland is really taking its time to join the AI party, but hey, at least we can still count on them to be fashionably late, right? 😏 8.4%? Maybe they think waiting for that 20% is a good tactic for suspense!

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  15. New York Winder Avatar
    New York Winder

    Seems like Poland’s been busy mastering the art of minimalism—in AI adoption, of course. Guess they’re too busy perfecting pierogi recipes to catch up with the rest of the EU! 🍽️😏

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  16. widow curio Avatar
    widow curio

    Ah, Poland’s really hitting it out of the park with that 8.4% AI adoption – maybe they should start charging admission for the show! 🎭 Seems like the robots are still on holiday in Warsaw, eh?

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  17. pixie Avatar
    pixie

    Looks like Poland’s AI strategy is about as robust as a soggy pierogi – impressive, right? 😂 Maybe next year they’ll aim for the “not quite last” trophy!

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  18. Dez Bonbon Avatar
    Dez Bonbon

    Poland’s AI uptake is so impressive, I’m surprised they haven’t painted a mural of it yet—8.4%? Might as well just stick to playing chess, eh? 😂

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  19. ThermalMode Avatar
    ThermalMode

    Oh, look at Poland, strutting in with a dazzling 8.4% AI usage—clearly, we’re all just waiting for the next big leap into the 21st century, right? 😂 Meanwhile, Denmark’s busy making us all look like we’re still dialing up on a rotary phone!

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  20. Cumulo Avatar
    Cumulo

    Poland’s AI adoption is a real overachiever at a whopping 8.4%—clearly, they’re saving the best for last! 😏 At this rate, they’ll be leading the charge by the time we’re all flying cars! 🚗💨

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