Jordan Ranks Third in the Arab World and 29th Globally in the AI Diffusion Index
AI usage rises to 27%, surpassing the global average of 16.3%
According to the AI Diffusion Report issued by the Institute for AI Economics at Microsoft for the second half of 2025, Jordan ranked third in the Arab world and 29th globally in the Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Index among the working-age population, out of 147 economies included in the report.
Jordan recorded an AI usage rate of 27% among the working-age population, compared to 25.4% in the first half of the same year. This reflects continued growth in the adoption of AI tools and a clear performance above the global average of 16.3%.
The index measures the proportion of active AI tool users among the total working-age population, based on actual usage data from Microsoft platforms collected through telemetry systems, rather than opinion surveys. The data undergoes statistical adjustments to account for differences in internet penetration, operating systems, and population density, ensuring fair and accurate cross-country comparisons.
At the Arab level, the second-half 2025 report showed that the United Arab Emirates recorded an AI usage rate of 64.0%, placing it first globally, while Qatar ranked among the world’s top ten countries with a rate of 38.3%.
Jordan followed immediately with a usage rate of 27%, outperforming several other Arab countries.
The report noted that countries with strong digital readiness and advanced technological infrastructure tend to achieve higher levels of AI adoption. It emphasized that expanding internet access, developing digital skills, and increasing investment in advanced technologies are key factors in boosting AI adoption rates.
Jordan’s strong performance in the index throughout 2025 reflects a sustained upward trend in the use of AI technologies within the labor market and underscores the Kingdom’s ability to keep pace with global technological transformations while enhancing its digital competitiveness at both the regional and international levels.