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77 AI in Recruitment Statistics 2026: Global Data & Trends

Approximately 87% of companies now use AI in recruitment, with adoption expanding across sourcing, screening, scheduling, and candidate communication. In this article, the data shows that AI can reduce time to hire by 33% on average, lower cost per hire by 20 to 40%, and improve screening accuracy to 89 to 94% in some use cases. Recruiter sentiment is largely positive, but candidate trust remains low, with only 26% of applicants saying they trust AI to evaluate them fairly. Overall, the numbers suggest AI is making hiring faster and more scalable, while bias, legal risk, and the need for human oversight remain major concerns in 2026.