The UK government published its 2025 AI sector study. It identified 10,488 AI companies in the UK, up 79% from 2024. AI-related employment reached 130,400, a 51% increase. AI-related revenues grew 41% to £33.6 billion. AI-related GVA rose 58% to £18.6 billion. Dedicated AI companies now account for 68% of the sector. Fundraising by dedicated AI firms more than doubled to £6.3 billion. 79 AI-related foreign direct investment projects were announced. These projects are linked to $8.9 billion in capital and 8,600 expected jobs. Access to capital remains the top growth barrier for firms. Compute costs and energy constraints are growing concerns. Regulatory clarity is a barrier for 25% of businesses. The sector remains concentrated in London, the South East, and the East of England. 1,372 internationally headquartered AI companies operate in the UK. The study combines survey data, interviews, and secondary research.
What changed
2024 figures showed 5,862 AI companies, 86,139 AI-related jobs, £23.9B revenue, and £11.8B GVA.
What it unlocks
Comprehensive view of UK AI sector scale, growth, and economic contribution for policy and investment decisions.
- 10,488 AI companies in the UK
- 130,400 AI-related jobs
- £33.6B AI-related revenue
- £18.6B AI-related GVA
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