Khaberni - Jordan ranked third in the Arab world and 29th globally with a usage rate of 25.4% in the AI penetration index among the working-age population, according to the "AI Penetration" report issued by the Artificial Intelligence Economy Institute at Microsoft.
The index measures the percentage of actual users of AI tools out of the total working-capable population, based on usage data from Microsoft platforms in 147 economies worldwide, according to the Kingdom.
Jordan's advanced ranking compared to countries with similar income reflects a growing digital presence and a serious orientation towards adopting AI technologies in the labor market.
The report also shows that Jordan surpasses the global average of about 15%, confirming its ability to keep pace with the global technological transformation.
At the Arab level, the UAE recorded a usage rate of 59.4%, ranking first globally, while Qatar had a rate of 35.7% among the top ten countries globally. Jordan follows directly with a rate of 25.4%, exceeding many Arab countries including Lebanon at 24.8%, Saudi Arabia at 23.7%, the Sultanate of Oman at 22.6%.
Other regional countries followed with varying rates including Kuwait at 17.7%, Libya at 12.7%, Egypt at 12.5%, Tunisia at 12.3%, Algeria at 11.3%, Morocco at 10.6%, Iraq at 10.3%, and Syria at 6.7%.
The results show that the UAE leads the global AI adoption scene, ahead of countries like Singapore, Norway, Ireland, Spain, France, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
The index highlights the direct relationship between digital readiness, technological infrastructure, and the level of AI tool usage.
The report stated that adoption rates are affected by the population's access to the internet and affordability of technological tools, emphasizing that enhancing investment in digital infrastructure, expanding internet availability, and developing digital skills contribute to increasing AI usage levels.
It also noted that the index data relies on Microsoft's telemetry system, reflecting the actual use of AI technologies closely linked to the economic performance of countries.
Artificial Intelligence: The Fastest Technological Wave
The report shows that artificial intelligence represents the fastest-spreading technology in human history, surpassing the internet, smartphones, and personal computers. In less than three years, over 1.2 billion people have used AI tools, confirming an unprecedented global transformation in work, learning, and production patterns.
However, this spread is uneven around the world, with AI spreading in advanced economies at nearly double the rate in developing countries.
Global Digital Divide and Linguistic Challenges
The report indicates that nearly half the world's population still lacks the basics needed to use AI tools, including digital connectivity and technological infrastructure.
Language emerged as a significant factor; countries that use global languages achieve higher adoption levels compared to countries with less widely spoken languages.
The report emphasizes that addressing this gap requires substantial investments in digital infrastructure, education, and training.
It clarifies that adopting AI depends not only on innovation but also on digital infrastructure and users capable of utilizing the technology in practical reality.
Three governing forces characterize this spread; innovators who develop advanced models, institutions that build and operate the technological infrastructure, and users who apply AI in the economy and society.
Historically, technological transformation accelerated when these elements integrated together, as happened during the electricity era.
The report emphasizes that the presence of advanced policies, strong internet networks, and high computing capabilities form the foundation for countries' success in this field, confirming that the true value of AI is not measured only by the number of models developed but by how much societies and economies benefit from them.
