Denmark stands out as one of Europe’s most AI-mature nations, with 71.4% of Danish companies having already integrated artificial intelligence into their core business operations, far ahead of the European average of 41%. However, a new study from cloud provider Vultr warns that insufficient technical infrastructure may soon slow down the country’s progress.
The survey was conducted in 2025 by S&P on behalf of Vultr. It included a total of 2,003 respondents: 35 from Denmark and 1,003 from the rest of Europe. Vultr’s mission is to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for businesses and AI innovators worldwide. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers in 185 countries, Vultr offers flexible and scalable global solutions across Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage.
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AI Maturity driven by health and life sciences
According to Vultr’s new survey, 71.4% of Danish organizations report being at a transformative stage of AI maturity, meaning AI is no longer just an experimental tool or pilot project, but an integrated part of their operations. By contrast, only 41% of European companies have reached the same level.
A key driver behind this progress is the healthcare and life science sector, representing nearly a third of Danish respondents (31.4%). This data-heavy and tightly regulated sector already relies on AI for diagnostics, research, and compliance — setting the pace for adoption in other industries.
Despite these strong results, the survey highlights several barriers. Many Danish companies say their technical infrastructure struggles to keep up with their AI ambitions. 62.9% of organizations cite insufficient storage capacity as a major obstacle to running real-time analytics, while 57.1% point to GPU performance and capacity as the most critical factors for future AI success.
Another standout finding is that 60% of Danish organizations primarily build their AI capabilities by adapting existing open-source models. This approach provides flexibility and allows companies to quickly build on cutting-edge research while keeping development costs down. It reflects a pragmatic, resource-conscious attitude where optimization takes precedence over building everything from scratch.
AI Expands into Risk Management
Vultr’s survey also shows that AI in Denmark is moving beyond operational efficiency. 60% of organizations now use AI in risk management, including compliance and regulatory oversight. This marks a shift toward AI as a strategic tool for governance, security, and credibility — not just innovation.
Looking ahead, Denmark’s momentum in AI shows no signs of slowing down. An impressive 97% of Danish organizations plan to increase their IT investments in 2026. This demonstrates a clear commitment to strengthening both AI capabilities and the infrastructure that supports them. If storage and GPU challenges are addressed, Danish businesses are well positioned to maintain — and even extend — their lead in Europe’s AI landscape.
