Global Hyperscale Data Center Market Landscape 2026-2031

Data Center · Investment Analysis Report · 2025–2031

Global Hyperscale Data Center Market Size Analysis, Share, Growth & Investment Insights (2026–2031)

THE GLOBAL HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER MARKET SIZE WITNESSED INVESTMENTS OF USD 440.48 BILLION IN 2025 AND WILL WITNESS INVESTMENTS OF USD 902.55 BILLION BY 2031, GROWING AT A CAGR OF 12.70% DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD.
Published Date : October 2026  |  Edition : Third Edition
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GLOBAL HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER MARKET SIZE AND SHARE

MARKET SIZE (INVESTMENT)USD 902.55 Billion (2031)
MARKET SIZE (AREA)99.25 million sq. Feet (2031)
MARKET SIZE (POWER CAPACITY)25,553 MW (2031)
CAGR - INVESTMENT (2025-2031)12.70%
HISTORIC YEAR2022-2024
BASE YEAR2025
FORECAST YEAR2026-2031
MAJOR PLAYERS
CAGR (2026-2031)
12.70%
MARKET SIZE (2025)
USD 440.48 Billion
MARKET SIZE (2031)
USD 902.55 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)12.70%MARKET SIZE (2025)USD 440.48 BillionMARKET SIZE (2031)USD 902.55 Billion
Global hyperscale data center market size by investment, 2022–2031 (USD Billion) · Source: Arizton
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HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER MARKET SIZE & SHARE

The global hyperscale data center market size witnessed investments of USD 440.48 billion in 2025 and will witness investments of USD 902.55 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 12.70% during the forecast period. The global hyperscale data center market is experiencing growth driven by several interconnected factors. The rapid digital transformation across various industries has significantly increased the demand for data storage, processing, and cloud-based services. The widespread adoption of technologies such as AI, ML, big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G networks generates vast amounts of data that require advanced data center infrastructure.

The expansion in cloud computing services, provided by companies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, has further accelerated the need for new hyperscale facilities. Additionally, the growth of internet penetration, increasing use of streaming platforms, the rise in e-commerce, and greater enterprise investments in digital infrastructure are fuelling construction activities worldwide.

HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER MARKET INSIGHTS BY AREA

The global hyperscale data center market by area is expected to reach 99.25 million square feet by 2031. The global hyperscale data center market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for larger and more specialized facilities.

In the US, the pricing of industrial land for data centers varies significantly by region. As operators are currently acquiring land at peak levels for construction, prices and rates will increase. Northern Virginia, especially Loudoun County, is among the costliest areas to buy land for data centers in the US. With the increase in demand for data centers, many real estate organizations are raising the price of powered land, land parcels with power readily available for commercialization.

The key locations of London, Manchester, Frankfurt, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, and Zurich, among other places, are prominent for the development of data centers across Europe. As the demand for data center infrastructure has been increasing rapidly across European countries, secondary locations such as Milan, Madrid, Brussels, Lisbon, Athens, Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Reykjavik, Vienna, and Warsaw are gaining momentum for the development of data centers.

Several key locations have emerged as prominent hubs for data center development across Africa, driven by differences in land availability, power access, and connectivity. Johannesburg and Cape Town represent the most mature markets, supported by strong fibre networks and a high concentration of global operators.

The well-established and data center-saturated locations in APAC such as Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, and Sydney are facing land availability challenges for the development of data centers; thus, secondary hubs such as Auckland, Johor, Cyberjaya, Jakarta, Taipei, Darwin, and Canberra are being preferred by data center operators to develop data centers and scale their data center operations due to the availability of suitable land at affordable prices in these cities.

HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER MARKET INSIGHTS BY POWER CAPACITY

The global hyperscale data center market by power capacity is expected to reach around 25,553 MW by 2031. Increasing power constraints are encouraging data center operators and investors to invest in renewable energy and expand beyond established primary markets into emerging locations with greater power availability.

The growth of the global hyperscale data center market is primarily driven by the increasing electricity demands for cloud computing, AI, ML, and HPC applications. The rapid expansion in AI workloads has led to the development of next-generation data center campuses that require 100 MW to over 500 MW. Some of the planned hyperscale and AI-focused campuses are even targeting power capacities of up to 1 gigawatt (GW). Consequently, the global hyperscale data center market is increasingly being characterized by large-scale development initiatives focused on expanding power capacity, with substantial investments being aimed at building facilities that can support the growing energy demand for digital services, cloud platforms, and AI-driven computing.

Across the globe, the data center operator is also collaborating with renewable energy providers to procure green energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact. For instance, the TotalEnergies 15-year agreement to provide Google with 1.5 TWh of solar energy from Ohio, Meta's 385MW solar PPA in Louisiana that increased its 2025 solar procurement beyond 3GW, and Digital Realty securing 1.5GW of renewable energy capacity while achieving 75% renewable electricity usage across its global operations.

Major players such as Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are at the forefront of this initiative, securing contracts for a substantial 40 GW of wind and solar power in the US through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

GLOBAL DATA CENTER COLOCATION MARKET

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MARKET SIZE COLOCATION
USD 216.37 Billion (2031)
CAGR (COLOCATION REVENUE)
15.98% (2025-2031)
MARKET SIZE (AREA)
72.93 Million sq. ft. (2031)
MARKET SIZE (POWER CAPACITY)
18,723 MW (2031)

Key Report Takeaways

  • Infrastructure - The global hyperscale data center market by infrastructure is segmented into IT infrastructure, electrical infrastructure, mechanical infrastructure, and general construction.
  • IT Infrastructure - Based on IT infrastructure, server infrastructure accounted for approximately 58% of the global market in 2025.
  • Electrical Infrastructure - Based on the electrical infrastructure, the PDUs segment shows the highest growth with a CAGR of 16.46% during the forecast period.
  • Mechanical Infrastructure - Based on mechanical infrastructure, cooling systems accounted for the largest share of the global hyperscale data center market in 2025.
  • Cooling System - Chiller units dominated the cooling systems of the global hyperscale data center market with the largest share in 2025.
  • Cooling Technique - Based on cooling technique, the water-based cooling segment is expected to record the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • General Construction - Based on general construction, the core & shell development segment accounted for the largest global hyperscale data center market share in 2025.
  • Tier Standards - Based on Tier standards, Tier III accounted for the largest share of the global hyperscale data center market in 2025.

Note: Market size and forecast figures are generated using Arizton's proprietary estimation framework, based on facility-level primary and secondary research, updated as of the current reporting cycle.

EXCEL DATABASE · SECOND EDITION

Global Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio

Global Data Centers Insights By White-Floor Area, IT Load (MW), Rack Capacity on 6,610 Data Center Facilities Across 5 Key Regions
6610
Total facilities profiled
4408
Existing Data centers
2202
Upcoming data centers
1653
Operators covered
EXISTING FACILITY DATA POINTS
  • Location — region, city, full address
  • Operator / owner name & facility name
  • Core & shell white-floor area
  • Core & shell IT load capacity
  • Rack Capacity
  • Tier standard (I–IV) & redundancy design
  • Year of operations
UPCOMING FACILITY DATA POINTS
  • Investor name & location
  • Planned area & power capacity (MW)
  • Total investment (USD Million)
  • Electrical / mechanical / construction investment split
  • Announcement year & project status
  • Expected year of opening
  • Retail & wholesale colocation pricing
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SEGMENT ANALYSIS

INSIGHTS BY INFRASTRUCTURE

The global hyperscale data center market by infrastructure is segmented into IT infrastructure, electrical infrastructure, mechanical infrastructure, and general construction. The IT infrastructure segment accounted for the largest market share in 2025. The segment is evolving with the growing construction of self-built data centers by hyperscale operators, alongside capacity expansion and new projects by colocation operators. These developments are creating opportunities for IT infrastructure suppliers to target new installations and expansion projects. Rising demand for AI, cloud computing, and high-performance computing is further increasing the need for advanced servers, storage, and networking equipment. Operators are also investing in scalable infrastructure to support higher workloads and future capacity requirements. Companies should assess these trends to identify growth opportunities and strengthen their market position.

INSIGHTS BY IT INFRASTRUCTURE

Based on IT infrastructure, server infrastructure accounted for approximately 58% of the global market in 2025. The growing adoption of cloud, IoT, big data, quantum computing, and AI is increasing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, creating opportunities for server manufacturers and IT infrastructure suppliers to expand their customer base.

Hyperscale operators such as AWS, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are expanding their data center projects globally, driving investments in Open Compute Project (OCP)-scale infrastructure. Suppliers offering scalable and high-performance server solutions should target these projects to capture emerging opportunities.

Qscale’s Q01 data center in the Quebec City area of Canada is the country’s first OCP-ready data center, highlighting the growing demand for OCP-compatible infrastructure.

INSIGHTS BY ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Based on the electrical infrastructure, the PDUs segment shows the highest growth with a CAGR of 16.46% during the forecast period. Data center operators are increasingly replacing basic PDUs with intelligent systems in existing facilities and adopting them in new projects, creating growth opportunities for PDU manufacturers and suppliers.

The shift toward intelligent PDUs is driven by the need to monitor power usage, reduce energy waste, and improve operational efficiency. As adoption of basic PDUs declines, suppliers offering intelligent power monitoring and management solutions can target data center upgrades and new installations. For instance, Africa Data Centres’ CPT1 facility in South Africa supports rack power densities of up to 20 kW per cabinet, creating demand for specialized high-density rack PDUs. Companies should assess this segment to identify emerging sales opportunities and align their product offerings with evolving data center power requirements.

INSIGHTS BY MECHANICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Based on mechanical infrastructure, cooling systems accounted for the largest share of the global hyperscale data center market in 2025. The growing need to manage heat from high-density computing and AI workloads is creating opportunities for cooling equipment manufacturers and suppliers. Modern data centers increasingly follow ASHRAE cooling guidelines and Uptime Institute Tier standards to improve thermal management, energy efficiency, and system reliability.

Cooling system design depends on facility requirements, heat hotspots, airflow management, and the use of hot- and cold-aisle containment. These requirements are driving demand for advanced chillers, cooling towers, CRAC and CRAH units, and redundant cooling solutions. For instance, Moro Hub’s Dubai data center uses cooling towers, N+1 redundant chillers, CRAH units, and hot- and cold-aisle containment. Suppliers should assess these developments to identify opportunities in hyperscale facility construction, cooling upgrades, and high-density data center projects.

INSIGHTS BY COOLING SYSTEMS

Chiller units dominated the cooling systems of the global hyperscale data center market with the largest share in 2025. Chillers play a key role in supplying chilled water to CRAH units and supporting heat removal across data center facilities. They work alongside cooling towers, dry coolers, or condensers to maintain operating temperatures. The growing need to manage heat from high-density computing and AI workloads creates opportunities for chiller manufacturers to supply efficient and reliable cooling solutions for hyperscale facilities.

Although water-based cooling adoption is growing gradually, chillers continue to account for a sizable share of the market. Data center operators are increasingly focused on improving cooling performance and managing energy consumption, creating opportunities for suppliers offering high-efficiency chiller systems. For instance, Africa Data Centres’ JHB1 facility uses high-efficiency chillers alongside hot- and cold-aisle containment to optimize cooling capacity and energy use. Companies can use these developments to identify opportunities in new hyperscale projects and cooling infrastructure upgrades.

INSIGHTS BY COOLING TECHNIQUE

Based on cooling technique, the water-based cooling segment is expected to record the fastest growth during the forecast period. Liquid-based cooling includes chilled-water systems, direct liquid cooling, and immersion cooling, which help data centers manage heat from high-density computing and AI workloads. This creates opportunities for cooling equipment manufacturers and suppliers to offer solutions that meet the thermal management needs of hyperscale facilities.

Direct liquid cooling and immersion cooling are gaining adoption as data center operators look for effective ways to manage increasing heat loads. However, demand for conventional chilled-water systems may face pressure as operators seek cooling solutions that reduce water consumption. For example, modular data centers at Dubai airports use water-based cooling systems to maintain operating temperatures during the UAE's harsh summers. Suppliers should assess these changing requirements to identify opportunities in liquid cooling technologies and water-efficient cooling solutions.

INSIGHTS BY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

Based on general construction, the core & shell development segment accounted for the largest global hyperscale data center market share in 2025. Data center construction includes greenfield and brownfield development, creating opportunities for construction contractors, design firms, infrastructure providers, and data center operators. As hyperscale demand increases, companies involved in core and shell development can target projects that require large-scale facilities and reliable infrastructure.

Densely populated cities are expected to see more brownfield projects during the forecast period due to limited land availability. This creates opportunities for developers and contractors to upgrade existing properties and prepare them for data center use. For instance, Singapore-based Evolution Data Centres has partnered with Thai property developer Central Pattana PCL to construct a new data center in Bangkok. Companies can use these developments to identify potential project opportunities and assess demand for core and shell construction services in key markets.

INSIGHTS BY TIER STANDARDS

Based on Tier standards, Tier III accounted for the largest share of the global hyperscale data center market in 2025. Tier III facilities support concurrent maintainability, allowing operators to carry out planned maintenance on critical infrastructure without disrupting IT operations. These facilities commonly use redundant power and cooling components, often in N+1 configurations, to improve reliability and reduce downtime. With an estimated availability of 99.982%, Tier III facilities offer a balance between operational reliability and infrastructure investment, making them an important option for hyperscale data center developers and operators.

Tier III certification also creates opportunities for infrastructure providers, engineering firms, and contractors involved in data center design and construction. In May 2024, OADC received Uptime Institute Tier III certification for the design documents of its data center in Isando, Johannesburg. Uptime Institute has also awarded Tier III certification for the design documents and constructed facility of Fujitsu Services' London North data center, along with Tier III Gold certification for operational sustainability. These projects highlight the importance of meeting established reliability standards and create opportunities for companies supplying power, cooling, and critical infrastructure solutions.

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GEOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

North America

North America is a leading region for investment in the global hyperscale data center market, with the US attracting the highest investment, followed by Canada. The US hyperscale data center market is experiencing significant growth, driven largely by the increasing adoption of technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). Major colocation and hyperscale operators are leading this investment surge, announcing significant funding for the development of new data centers across the US over the next three to four years. For instance, in November 2025, Google, as part of a broader $9 billion investment in Oklahoma, announced plans to develop two new data center campuses in Muskogee County. This expansion is expected to strengthen Google's presence in the state while supporting its growing technology and energy sectors. Canada is one of the developed data center markets in North America. As a key regional hub, demand for data centers is steadily increasing due to its strategic location near the US, established infrastructure, and government initiatives supporting data center development. As of 2025, Montreal and Toronto are the most in-demand locations for data center operators in Canada, with both cities attracting significant investments. In the coming years, other cities such as Calgary, Quebec City, and Vancouver are expected to attract higher investments in data centers.

Latin America

The Latin American hyperscale data center market continues to grow, driven by increasing cloud adoption, the expansion of edge computing, and the growing deployment of technologies such as AI, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT). For instance, in May 2025, AWS announced plans to invest over $4 billion to establish a new cloud region and support data center infrastructure in Chile. Beyond Chile, investment activity is also expanding across Brazil, Mexico, and other Latin American markets, supported by rising demand for cloud services, digital infrastructure, and localized data processing capacity.

Western Europe

The UK, Germany, Spain, and Ireland are among the major hyperscale data center markets in Western Europe. In 2025, the UK attracted significant investment in hyperscale data center infrastructure, supported by growing demand for cloud services, AI workloads, and digital infrastructure. Germany, Spain, and Ireland were also major investment destinations, driven by increasing demand for data center capacity, expanding cloud infrastructure, and continued investments from global hyperscale operators.

Nordics

The Nordic hyperscale data center market is gaining traction as a strategic destination for large-scale cloud and AI infrastructure investments. The region benefits from abundant renewable energy resources, cool climatic conditions, and competitive electricity costs in selected markets, making it attractive to data center operators seeking reliable and energy-efficient infrastructure. Sweden attracted the highest investment in the Nordic hyperscale data center market in 2025, followed by Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark. Sweden remains a key investment destination, supported by access to renewable energy, reliable power infrastructure, and favorable conditions for hyperscale data center development. Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark also attract investments from hyperscale operators, driven by growing demand for cloud services, AI infrastructure, and energy-efficient data center facilities.

Central & Eastern Europe

The Central and Eastern European (CEE) hyperscale data center market is growing steadily, driven by increasing demand for data center capacity, wider adoption of cloud services, rising demand for AI infrastructure, and the ongoing digitalization of business operations. The region continues to attract investments in hyperscale data center infrastructure as businesses and cloud providers expand their digital capabilities. Within the region, Russia attracted the highest investment in 2025, followed by Poland and Austria. These markets are supporting hyperscale data center development through growing demand for cloud infrastructure, increasing digital service requirements, and the expansion of data processing capabilities.

Middle East

The Middle East hyperscale data center market is witnessing significant growth, driven by rising cloud adoption, increasing investments in AI infrastructure, ongoing digital transformation initiatives, and growing data sovereignty requirements. The region continues to attract investments in hyperscale data center infrastructure, supported by expanding digital services and rising demand for local data storage and processing capabilities. The UAE attracted significant investment in the Middle East hyperscale data center market in 2025, followed by Saudi Arabia and Israel. These countries continue to attract hyperscale data center operators, supported by government-led digital transformation initiatives, growing AI infrastructure requirements, and increasing demand for cloud services.

Africa

In 2025, the African hyperscale data center market witnessed strong investment activity from hyperscale operators such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google, which have established or announced cloud regions in key markets, including Johannesburg and Cape Town. These investments aim to improve latency, support local enterprises, and accelerate cloud adoption across the continent. For instance, in March 2025, Google officially launched its cloud region in Johannesburg, following an investment of approximately US$148 million in the project. Africa attracted investments in the hyperscale data center market in 2025, supported by growing demand for digital infrastructure and cloud services. South Africa was a key investment destination in the region, followed by Kenya. South Africa's established digital infrastructure and relatively mature data center ecosystem have supported its position as a major regional investment destination.

APAC

The APAC hyperscale data center market attracted significant global investment in 2025. The market is expanding significantly, driven by increasing investments from hyperscale operators, growing adoption of AI technologies, rising demand for edge computing, and the continued expansion of cloud services across the region. China remained a major investment destination for hyperscale data centers in 2025, followed by Southeast Asia, Malaysia, and Australia. These markets continue to attract investments from global and local data center operators, supported by growing demand for cloud infrastructure, AI workloads, and digital services.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

In the global hyperscale data center market, most of the data center investments come from hyperscale data center operator firms. The prominent service providers globally include AWS, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Digital Realty, Equinix, CyrusOne, STACK Infrastructure, NTT DATA, AirTrunk, Aligned Data Centers, CDC Data Centres, CloudHQ, Compass Datacenters, DataBank, EdgeConneX, GDS Holdings, Gulf Data Hub, Global Switch, Iron Mountain, QTS Realty Trust, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Switch, and Vantage Data Centers, among others.

In November 2025, AWS announced plans to invest up to $50 billion in AI infrastructure to support government agencies in the US. The initiative is expected to add approximately 1.3 GW of data center capacity, with construction of the new facilities slated to commence in 2026.

The global hyperscale data center market comprises a wide range of companies that provide IT infrastructure solutions for data centers. Some of the key IT infrastructure providers in the global market include: Arista Networks, Atos, Broadcom, Cisco, DataDirect Networks (DDN), Dell Technologies, Extreme Networks, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hitachi Vantara, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Infortrend Technology, Inspur Group, Intel, Inventec Data Center Solutions, Lenovo, Micron Technology, MiTAC International, NVIDIA, Oracle, Everpure, QNAP Systems, Quanta Cloud Technology, Quantum, Seagate Technology, Silk, Western Digital, Wiwynn, and others.

The Demand for data center services is steadily increasing worldwide, encouraging new investors and operators to enter the market and existing players to expand their global presence to meet the growing demand. Some of the recent new entrants into the global hyperscale data center market include: Adriatic DC, Agility Logistics Parks, Ardent Data Centers, Ada Infrastructure, Art Data Centres, Asia Pacific Land (APL), AVAIO Digital Partners, BW DIGITAL, Beacon AI Centers, Deep Green, DataVolt, evroc, Everstone Group, Latos Data Centres, Mistral AI, Polarnode, Portland Trust, Penzance, TPG Angelo Gordon, XTX Markets, ZDATA Group and others.

In 2025, Aslan Energy Capital (AEC) signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Jakarta Industrial Estate, Pulogadung (JIEP), to develop the Aslan Jakarta Data Centre (AJDC) in East Jakarta. A tier-IV facility is planned to have a 40 MW IT load capacity and is designed to host up to 7,000 server racks. The target operational date is Q4 2027.

The market comprises various construction firms that focus on providing construction, installation, commissioning, architectural, and engineering services for building data centers across the globe. Prominent data center contractors in the global hyperscale data center market include AECOM, Arup, AtkinsRéalis, Black & Veatch, Corgan, DPR Construction, Exyte, Fortis Construction, Fluor Corporation, Future-tech, Gensler, HDR, H&MV Engineering, Hill International, Holder Construction, ISG, Jacobs, Laing O'Rourke, Linesight, McLaren Construction Group, Mace, Mercury, PQC, RED Engineering Design, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB, Haskoning, STO Building Group, Skanska, Sudlows, Syska Hennessy Group, Salute Mission Critical, The Weitz Company, Tetra Tech, Turner & Townsend and others.

In February 2026, McLaren Construction Group was awarded a contract by Ada Infrastructure, a global data center operator, to construct the first phase of Ada Infrastructure's London Docklands data center, offering power capacity of around 70 MW in London, the UK.

The Global hyperscale data center market houses numerous local and international support infrastructure providers, including 3M, ABB, Airedale, Alfa Laval, Caterpillar, Carrier, Cummins, Cyber Power Systems, Canovate Group, Condair, Dakin Applied, Delta Electronics, Eaton, Generac Power Systems, HITEC Power Protection, Honeywell Technologies, Johnson Controls, KyotoCooling, Legrand, Mitsubishi Electric, Munters, Piller Power Systems, Rehlko, Rittal, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Schneider Electric, STULZ, Submer, Trane, Vertiv, and others.

Global Hyperscale Data Center Industry Leaders

1AirTrunk
2Aligned Data Centers
3AWS
4Apple
5CDC Data Centres
6CloudHQ

Disclaimer: Major players sorted in no particular order.

RECENT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

January 2026
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced its plans to expand its sovereign cloud infrastructure across Europe, adding new locations in Belgium, Portugal, and other western European countries.
November 2025
Microsoft partnered with Powertrust to support the deployment of 270 MW of solar power across Brazil and Mexico, receiving renewable energy certificates from projects. The initiative aligns with the broader investment of Microsoft in Brazil’s cloud and AI infrastructure as well as its long-term clean energy procurement strategy.
November 2025
Google planned to invest around $6.38 billion (€5.5 billion) to expand its data center in Germany. The company aims to develop a new data center in Dietzenbach as well as expand its existing data centers in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich.
September 2025
Microsoft announced plans for a second large-scale AI data center in Wisconsin, increasing its total investment in the state to more than $7 billion. The newly planned $4 billion facility will be developed alongside the company’s existing $3.3 billion data center in Mount Pleasant, located in southeastern Wisconsin.
June 2025
Amazon announced plans to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand its data center infrastructure, supporting AI and cloud computing technologies. The initial sites for these innovation campuses were Salem Township and Falls Township.
March 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched a Direct Connect location at the ATH3 data center of Digital Realty near Athens, enabling secure, low-latency connectivity to its global network as well as supporting local cloud adoption. While AWS currently does not operate a data center or cloud region in Greece, this development could support potential future expansion.

GLOBAL DATA CENTER COLOCATION MARKET

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MARKET SIZE COLOCATION
USD 216.37 Billion (2031)
CAGR (COLOCATION REVENUE)
15.98% (2025-2031)
MARKET SIZE (AREA)
72.93 Million sq. ft. (2031)
MARKET SIZE (POWER CAPACITY)
18,723 MW (2031)

GLOBAL DATA CENTER MARKET REPORT SCOPE

Infrastructure
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Electrical Infrastructure
  • Mechanical Infrastructure
  • General Construction
IT Infrastructure
  • Server Infrastructure
  • Storage Infrastructure
  • Network Infrastructure
Electrical Infrastructure
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Transfer Switches & Switchgear
  • PDUs
  • Other Electrical Infrastructure
Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Cooling Systems
  • Racks
  • Other Mechanical Infrastructure
Cooling Systems
  • CRAC & CRAH Units
  • Chiller Units
  • Cooling Towers, Condensers, and Dry Coolers
  • Other Cooling Units
Cooling Techniques
  • Air-based
  • Liquid-based
General Construction
  • Core & Shell Development
  • Installation & Commissioning Services
  • Engineering & Building Design
  • Physical Security
  • Fire Detection & Suppression
  • DCIM
Tier Standard
  • Tier I & II
  • Tier III
  • Tier IV
Geography
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Nordics
  • Central & Eastern Europe
  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • APAC

MARKET DEFINITION

Investment — Total capital deployed across IT, electrical, mechanical, and general construction infrastructure for a data center facility, measured in USD.
Area (White Floor Space) — The usable raised-floor area allocated to IT equipment within a facility, measured in square feet.
Power Capacity — The total IT load a facility is designed to support, measured in megawatts (MW).
Tier Standard — The Uptime Institute classification (Tier I–IV) describing a facility's redundancy and fault tolerance.
Colocation Type — Retail colocation serves tenants requiring smaller rack or cage footprints; wholesale colocation serves tenants leasing dedicated suites or halls.
TermDefinition
PUEPower Usage Effectiveness — total facility energy divided by IT equipment energy; values closer to 1.0 indicate higher efficiency.
Redundancy (N, N+1, 2N)Design standards describing backup capacity for power and cooling components, ranging from no redundancy (N) to fully duplicated systems (2N).
CRAC / CRAHComputer Room Air Conditioner / Air Handler — equipment used to regulate temperature and humidity in the server environment.
Hot Aisle / Cold AisleRack layout convention that separates cool air intake from hot air exhaust to improve cooling efficiency.
Colocation (Retail / Wholesale)Retail colocation serves capacity needs under roughly 250 kW; wholesale colocation serves capacity needs between 250 kW and 4 MW.

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KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THE REPORT

How big is the Global Hyperscale data center market?

The global hyperscale data center market size witnessed investments of USD 440.48 billion in 2025 and will witness investments of USD 902.55 billion by 2031.

What is the growth rate of the global hyperscale data center market?

The global hyperscale data center market size by investment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.70% during the forecast period.

What is the estimated market size in terms of area in the Global Hyperscale data center market by 2031?

Regarding area, the global hyperscale data center market is expected to reach 99.25 million square feet by 2031.

What are the key trends in the global hyperscale data center market?

Some of the key trends in the global hyperscale data center market include data center operators enhancing sustainability, adoption of artificial intelligence, and a rise in the adoption of liquid cooling technologies.

How much MW of power capacity is expected to reach the global hyperscale data center market by 2031?

In the global hyperscale data center market, power capacity is expected to reach 25,553 MW by 2031.

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