Global AI Industry Value Exceeds $500 Billion

Date: June 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the core drivers of the global economy. According to recent analyses, the total value of the AI industry worldwide has surpassed $500 billion in 2024, with projections indicating it could reach $1 trillion by 2030, and up to $2 trillion by 2040.

The United States leads the market with an estimated $146 billion, followed by Canada with nearly $44 billion. The European Union collectively holds $66 billion, with Germany and the United Kingdom as key players. The Asia-Pacific region is surging, with China aiming to surpass $1.8 trillion by 2030. Japan, South Korea, and India are also strengthening their positions—especially India, which is expected to more than double its market from $8 billion to $17 billion by 2027.

Growth is fueled by several key sectors: foundation and generative models (OpenAI, DeepMind, Anthropic), cloud infrastructure (AWS, Microsoft Azure, NVIDIA), specialized AI chips (GPU, NPU), and vertical AI applications in healthcare, finance, defense, and education. A rising segment includes AI-BCI (brain-computer interface) integrations—still early, but attracting growing investment.

The geopolitical implications are profound. AI is no longer just a technology—it is a strategic resource. The U.S. currently leads in private AI investment, with over $100 billion per year, significantly ahead of China and the EU. Europe is responding with large-scale initiatives such as the “AI Gigafactory” for supercomputing infrastructure. Meanwhile, Asian nations are rapidly aligning strategies to secure influence in the emerging AI order.

As artificial intelligence moves from the technical domain into the realm of global power structures, the struggle to control it will shape future economies, governance, and meaning-making across societies.

📎 Source

AI Frontiers (18 June 2025) – compiled from BUG.hr, IDC, PwC and Goldman Sachs reports.