Global efforts to translate artificial intelligence (AI) policy frameworks into actionable governance reveal significant regional disparities. According to the 2026 Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI) survey, the worldwide average implementation ratio stands at 55 percent.

Regional AI Policy Implementation Rankings

  • North America: Leads with a 75% implementation ratio, the highest worldwide.
  • Europe: Follows at 65%, maintaining strong enforcement of AI governance.
  • Asia and Oceania: Achieve a 57% implementation rate, placing third globally.
  • South and Central America: Attain a 44% ratio, below the global average.
  • Middle East: Records a 43% implementation rate.
  • Caribbean: Stands at 41%, slightly above Africa.
  • Africa: Registers the lowest implementation ratio at 40%, highlighting challenges in operationalizing AI policies.

The GIRAI survey aggregates these ratios by assessing the proportion of AI policy indicators that are supported by verifiable evidence of active governance frameworks. The findings highlight a persistent global challenge: bridging the gap between AI policy commitments and their practical enforcement.