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Infographic: The State of Data & AI Literacy in 2026

February 2026

Data and AI skills are no longer optional; they’re workplace fundamentals.

In the 2026 State of Data & AI Literacy Report, we surveyed 500+ enterprise leaders across the US and UK to understand how workforce capability is shaping performance, productivity, and AI ROI.

The findings are clear:

88% say basic data literacy is essential for day-to-day work; 72% say the same for AI literacy
Nearly 3 in 5 leaders report a data or AI skills gap
Organizations with mature upskilling programs are 2x more likely to report significant AI ROI

This infographic highlights the key insights.

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