The €1.9 Trillion Prize: Global AI Race Heats Up

The global AI market, valued at over 130 billion Euro today, is projected to surge to nearly 1.9 trillion Euro by 2030. 
 
This explosive growth has ignited a global race to lead in AI innovation—one that is shaping the future of economies, industries, and everyday life.
 
 
A recent study assessed countries on five key indicators: AI patents, number of models, investment, workforce adoption, and job demand.
 
 
The United States leads with a near-perfect score of 99, supported by 561 AI models, $77.6 Billion in investment, and widespread workforce adoption, with 71% of employees already using AI tools.
 
 
Switzerland ranks second, boasting the highest AI patents per capita (18 per 100K) and 82% workforce adoption, while investing $565 Million in 43 models. 
 
 
South Korea takes third position with 17 patents per 100K, $2.6 Billion  investment, and 73% adoption.

 
China ranks fourth, producing 196 models, investing $9.1B, and recording the highest AI workforce adoption globally (91%). 
 
 
Singapore rounds out the top five, leading in AI job demand with 216 openings per million residents and strong workforce adoption at 88%.
 
 
Other notable players include Canada (6th), India (7th), the UK (8th), Australia (9th), and Italy (10th).
 
 
The global AI race is not only about patents or funding—it is about who is preparing societies for the next decade of transformation.