Aiconomy
Last Updated: March 22, 2026

AI in Spain

EuropeRank #27 of 50
54.1
AI Readiness Score
Near global average

Key AI Metrics

$0.7B

Private AI Investment (2024)

78% below global avg

Source: Stanford HAI
38%

Enterprise AI Adoption Rate

Near global average

Source: McKinsey / OECD
950

AI Patent Filings (Annual)

4,000 AI researchers

Source: USPTO / WIPO
10

AI Policies & Regulations

Laws, regulations, and policy instruments

Source: OECD AI Policy Observatory
4,000

AI Researchers

Estimated active AI/ML researchers in the country

Source: Stanford HAI
5

Notable AI Companies

Telefónica, BBVA, Cabify, Seedtag, Biome Makers

Source: Crunchbase / CB Insights

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AI in Spain: Key Facts

  • National AI Strategy (ENIA)
  • €600M AI investment plan
  • AI for tourism and agriculture
  • Barcelona AI research hub

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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