Last Updated: March 26, 2026

AI in Ireland

EuropeRank #18 of 50

63.5

AI Readiness Score

21% above global avg

Key AI Metrics

$0.8B

Private AI Investment (2024)

75% below global avg

Source: Stanford HAI

45%

Enterprise AI Adoption Rate

25% above global avg

Source: McKinsey / OECD

550

AI Patent Filings (Annual)

2,800 AI researchers

Source: USPTO / WIPO

AI Policies & Regulations

Laws, regulations, and policy instruments

Source: OECD AI Policy Observatory

2,800

AI Researchers

Estimated active AI/ML researchers in the country

Source: Stanford HAI

Notable AI Companies

Stripe, Intercom, Workhuman, Accenture AI Lab, Edge Medical

Source: Crunchbase / CB Insights

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AI in Ireland: Key Facts

European HQ for major AI companies
Strong FDI in AI sector
National AI Strategy
Data protection leadership (DPC)

Other Countries in Europe

United Kingdom

74.8

$5.3B investment · 58% adoption

Switzerland

69.4

$1.1B investment · 50% adoption

Finland

68.9

$0.6B investment · 52% adoption

Germany

68.3

$3.1B investment · 50% adoption

Denmark

67.2

$0.5B investment · 50% adoption

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