# Europe is emerging as a major destination for artificial intelligence professionals.

*genai · news · 2026-04-29 · Euronews*

## Key points

- Ireland is the second-biggest AI talent market per capita after Singapore, with 4.19 professionals per 1,000 inhabitants.
- Indian professionals now make up nearly 30% of Ireland’s AI workforce, rising from 21% in 2024.
- The Netherlands has the EU’s highest number of AI engineers but its AI venture capital lags the EU average.
- France is one of the only EU countries with more women than men in high-level AI positions.
- US immigration tightening and shrinking Chinese talent pools are pushing more AI talent toward Europe.

**Companies:** Revelio Labs
**Countries:** Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, United States, India, China, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Denmark, Singapore

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