G&G verified business evidence
In 2025 to 2026, 51% of small UK businesses with 10 to 49 employees that handled digitised data said they used AI-based technologies.
The survey defined AI broadly, including generative AI, machine learning and computer vision. The percentage is among businesses handling digitised data, not all small businesses, and reported adoption varies with definitions and survey design.
Base is businesses that handled digitised data.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
UK Business Data Survey 2026
Small businesses handling digitised data reported AI use at 51%.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. UK Business Data Survey 2026. 18th of June, 2026. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-business-data-survey-2026/uk-business-data-survey-2026
Essential cookies required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
Cookies that help us understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies used to deliver relevant advertisements.
Privacy Policy Terms of Service
