AI Investments to Fuel Economic Growth, Boosting Global Productivity and Innovation.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – IDC, the global leader in trusted technology intelligence, has today released a comprehensive analysis highlighting the profound economic impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global economy, at its IDC Directions event — which focuses on the pivotal role AI plays in today’s business landscape.
According to IDC, investments in AI solutions and services are projected to yield a global cumulative impact of $22.3 trillion by 2030, representing approximately 3.7% of the global Gross Domestic Product.
According to IDC, investments in AI solutions and services are projected to yield a global cumulative impact of $22.3 trillion by 2030, representing approximately 3.7% of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This Global AI Economic Impact analysis and forecast is part of Digital Economy Strategies research, which is informed by the company’s market expertise, proprietary data, and sophisticated economic impact models to provide continuous insights on the intersection of the IT industry and global economic issues. The model assesses the direct, indirect, and induced effects of AI on the economy, providing a comprehensive view of AI’s role in driving innovation and productivity.
“Continuous business innovation through the use of AI, accelerated by growing use of AI Agents, are driving greater direct investments in infrastructure and software as well as generating substantial indirect spending across the technology delivery supply chain,” says Rick Villars, group vice president, Worldwide Research, IDC. “Large cloud service providers are investing heavily in infrastructure, reflecting the growing importance of complex AI ecosystems that support regional competitiveness and business expansion.”
“Organizations around the world are signaling a growing commitment to AI investment — particularly in building structured, regional AI hubs and factories designed to boost competitiveness and accelerate technology adoption,” said Carla La Croce, research manager, Data and Analytics, IDC.
