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Digitalisation & AI

Denmark ranks 3rd in the EU's digitalisation index. The government's 2024 AI strategy invests DKK 800 million, with a dedicated AI Taskforce of DKK 30.6 million for large-scale public-sector AI solutions.

SUMMARY

Denmark ranks 3rd in the EU's digitalisation index. The government's 2024 AI strategy invests DKK 800 million, with a dedicated AI Taskforce of DKK 30.6 million for large-scale public-sector AI solutions. DESI ranking in EU 2023: 3rd (Europa-Kommissionen 2023). AI strategy investment 2024-2027: ~DKK 800m (Digitaliseringsministeriet 2024).

KEY FIGURES

3rd
DESI ranking in EU 2023
~DKK 800m
AI strategy investment 2024-2027
DKK 30.6m
Digital Taskforce AI

See statistics in the charts below ↓

EVIDENCE BASE

Denmark is ranked 3rd in the EU's Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) 2023 -- one of the most digitally advanced countries in Europe.

ESTABLISHED CONSENSUSEuropa-Kommissionen DESI 2023

The government launched a 2024 AI strategy with 25 initiatives and an investment framework of roughly DKK 800 million. The Digital Taskforce for AI received DKK 30.6 million to roll out AI solutions in the public sector at scale.

The public sector is the world's most digitalised according to the UN E-Government Survey, with NemID/MitID and Digital Post as key platforms.

ESTABLISHED CONSENSUSFN E-Government Survey 2022

AI technology could potentially automate up to 40% of current tasks in Denmark by 2030 according to estimates.

UNCERTAIN / UNDER RESEARCHArbejderbevægelsens Erhvervsråd 2023

AI regulation is being developed at EU level (AI Act 2024), but its effect on innovation and competitiveness is uncertain.

STATISTICS AND DATA

DESI score 2023 -- European countries
Finland69.6 pointSweden67.7 pointDenmark67.3 pointNetherlands65.8 pointIreland62.2 pointEU avg.50.7 point
CONTEXTDESI (Digital Economy and Society Index) is the European Commission's composite index measuring digitalisation across five dimensions: connectivity, digital skills, internet usage, business digitalisation and digital public services. Denmark's 3rd place reflects strong public digital solutions (NemID/MitID, Digital Post, Borger.dk) and high IT competence. The score is a summary and conceals variation -- for instance, Denmark's private-sector digitalisation is weaker than its public services.
AI-related public investments 2024 (DKK millions)
AI research (Innovation Fund)100 mio. kr.AI Taskforce (public sector)30.6 mio. kr.Public data release (annual)30 mio. kr.AI strategy foundation62.5 mio. kr.
CONTEXTThe chart shows allocations for selected AI initiatives in 2024. The Digital Taskforce (DKK 30.6 million) works on concrete roll-outs in the public sector -- including AI-assisted X-ray diagnostics and speech-to-text in home care. The Innovation Fund's DKK 100 million is intended to strengthen research and cooperation with the private sector. The release of public data (DKK 30 million/year) aims to enable training of Danish language models without dependence on American tech giants.

PARTY POSITIONS

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Relevant

Supports digital transformation of the public sector and wants to regulate AI so that citizens and workers are protected.

Relevant

Wants to accelerate digitalisation in the public sector and business with fewer bureaucratic barriers.

Secondary

Sceptical of excessive data collection and wants to ensure national control over critical digital infrastructure.

Relevant

Wants strong regulation of AI and tech companies and prioritises privacy protection and climate considerations.

Important

Wants to keep AI regulation to a minimum in order to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.

Core topic

Wants to make Denmark a European frontrunner on AI and digitalisation.

Relevant

Supports digital transformation with a focus on cybersecurity and Danish competitiveness.

Relevant

Wants democratic control of AI and strong data protection. Sceptical of the power of tech giants.

Relevant

Pro-digitalisation and wants to use EU cooperation for joint AI regulation and green digitalisation.

Secondary

Concerned about the power of tech giants and wants to ensure national control over digital platforms.

Relevant

Wants a sustainable digital transition and asks critical questions about technology's social consequences.

Important

Opposed to digital surveillance, mandatory digital post and centralisation of citizens' data.

SOURCES

[K1]Europa-Kommissionen DESI 2023: Danmark er rangeret som nr. 3 i EU's Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) 20…
[K2]Digitaliseringsministeriet: Kunstig intelligens – strategi 2024: Regeringen lancerede i 2024 en AI-strategi med 25 initiativer og en investerings…
[K3]FN E-Government Survey 2022: Den offentlige sektor er verdens mest digitaliserede ifølge FN's e-Government Su…
[K4]Arbejderbevægelsens Erhvervsråd 2023: AI-teknologi kan potentielt automatisere op til 40 % af nuværende arbejdsopgaver…
[K5]EU AI Act 2024: Regulering af AI er under udvikling i EU (AI Act 2024), men effekten på innovati…
[S1]Europa-Kommissionen 2023: DESI-placering i EU 2023: Nr. 3
[S2]Digitaliseringsministeriet 2024: AI-strategi investering 2024-2027: ~800 mio. kr.
[S3]Digitaliseringsministeriet 2024: Den Digitale Taskforce AI: 30,6 mio. kr.
[P]DanPol: Party positions based on official party programmes and public statements.
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