Last Updated: March 26, 2026

AI in Portugal

EuropeRank #30 of 50

50.8

AI Readiness Score

Near global average

Key AI Metrics

$0.25B

Private AI Investment (2024)

92% below global avg

Source: Stanford HAI

32%

Enterprise AI Adoption Rate

11% below global avg

Source: McKinsey / OECD

350

AI Patent Filings (Annual)

1,800 AI researchers

Source: USPTO / WIPO

AI Policies & Regulations

Laws, regulations, and policy instruments

Source: OECD AI Policy Observatory

1,800

AI Researchers

Estimated active AI/ML researchers in the country

Source: Stanford HAI

Notable AI Companies

Unbabel, Feedzai, OutSystems, Talkdesk, Sword Health

Source: Crunchbase / CB Insights

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AI in Portugal: Key Facts

National AI Strategy (AI Portugal 2030)
Feedzai fraud detection AI
Web Summit host city (Lisbon)
Growing AI talent attraction

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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