Demand for 'AI agents' on Google skyrockets 900 percent in a year

While large language models (LLMs) have dominated technological advancements in recent years, 2025 has introduced a major new development: AI agents.

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Analyzing Google Trends data, Finbold research found that search interest for 'AI agents' rocketed 900 percent over the past year, with its sharpest increase occurring in early March 2025.

Between January 12 and February 23, the 'trend' score remained in the 63-71 range - albeit on an upward trajectory - before soaring to 100 by March 9. Such an increase demonstrates a major uptick in interest, as 100 is the highest possible score on Google Trends.

China dominates ‘AI agent’ search volume

Finbold research also found that most search activity is concentrated in East Asia, with the top five countries located in the region. The People’s Republic of China dominates the list, as interest within it is also at a maximum of 100.

There is a substantial gap between the first and second spots. Singapore, the second nation on the list, boasts a score of 21. The city-state is followed by Hong Kong, where the Google Trends reading shows 14.

South Korea and Taiwan both have a reading of ten in terms of demand for ‘AI agents.’

Interestingly, the so-called collective West is absent from the top ten countries with the highest scores. Western and Central Asian nations take the second five spots: Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan, India, and Nepal.

Why China dominates ‘AI agents’ search trends