Report: AI is expected to contribute US$22.3 trillion to the global economy in 2030

China News Service, Wuzhen, Zhejiang, November 4 (Bao Mengni) On November 4, the "World Internet Development Report 2026" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report") was released in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. The "Report" shows that artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to contribute US$22.3 trillion to the global economy by 2030, accounting for 3.7% of global GDP that year.

In addition, according to the "Report", the scale of smart manufacturing is growing rapidly, and the global Industry 4.0 market size is expected to grow from US$239.47 billion in 2026 to US$801.49 billion in 2034. In terms of network infrastructure construction, with the promotion and popularization of 5G, it is expected that by the end of 2027, the number of global 5G users will exceed 4G and become the mainstream mobile access technology.

While the global digital economy is growing rapidly, the traditional digital gap and the new digital divide created by artificial intelligence are superimposed and highlighted. Developed countries are leading the field of artificial intelligence by virtue of their advantages in technology, capital, and talents, while most developing countries are at risk of being marginalized due to weak digital infrastructure, lack of talents, and insufficient investment. The "Report" points out that 66% of economies in developed countries have formulated national artificial intelligence strategies, while only 30% and 12% of economies in developing countries and least developed countries have formulated national artificial intelligence strategies.