
South Africa Data Center Market Report Includes Size in Terms of
Get Insights on 50 Existing Data Centers and 11 Upcoming Facilities across South Africa
Report Attribute | Details |
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MARKET SIZE (INVESTMENT) | USD 3.10 Billion (2028) |
MARKET SIZE (AREA) | 543 thousand sq. Feet (2028) |
MARKET SIZE (POWER CAPACITY) | 102 MW (2028) |
CAGR INVESTMENT (2022-2028) | 8.60% |
COLOCATION MARKET SIZE (REVENUE) | USD 545 Million (2028) |
HISTORIC YEAR | 2021-2022 |
BASE YEAR | 2022 |
FORECAST YEAR | 2023-2028 |
The South Africa data center market size will witness investments of USD 3.10 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 8.60% during the forecast period. Johannesburg currently holds the position of the top data center market in South Africa, boasting a robust ecosystem of major data center facilities and renowned operators. Moreover, Johannesburg has attracted several prominent operators, including Teraco (Digital Realty), Africa Data Centres, MTN, and Business Connexion (BCX). Additionally, global cloud providers like Huawei Technologies, Microsoft, and Oracle Cloud have established their own cloud regions within Johannesburg.
In 2022, South Africa witnessed significant investments from various colocation data center operators, expanding their market presence. Prominent players such as Equinix and Vantage Data Centers have made notable contributions to the South Africa data center market. Further, in August 2022, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) disbursed an initial payment of USD 83 million as part of its USD 300 million loan to Africa Data Centres. This initial disbursement primarily supports the expansion of data centers in South Africa.
South Africa is home to renowned global cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and Oracle Cloud. These providers offer cloud-on-ramp services across multiple facilities in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and other nationwide cities. Further, in April 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon, announced its plan to allocate USD 1.66 billion towards expanding its cloud infrastructure in South Africa by 2029.
This report analyses the South Africa data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the South Africa data center market investment expected to grow?
The South African data center market will witness investments of USD 3.10 billion by 2028.
What is the growth rate of the South Africa data center market?
The South African data center market is growing at a CAGR of 8.60% during the forecast period.
How many data centers have been identified in South Africa?
South Africa has around 50 existing and 11 upcoming data centers.
What are the driving factors for the South Africa data center market?
The South African data center market is driven by factors such as cloud services growth, the advent of IoT and Big Data technologies, increasing procurement of renewable energy, improved digitalized connectivity through 5G deployments, and others.
Who are the key investors in the South Africa data center market?
Some key investors in the South Africa data center market include companies such as Africa Data Centres, Digital Parks Africa, Teraco (Digital Realty), Google, NTT Global Data Centres, Open Access Data Centres, and Vantage Data Centers.
The South Africa data center market size is projected to reach USD 3.10 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 8.60% from 2022 to 2028.
The following factors are likely to contribute to the growth of the South Africa data center market during the forecast period:
Base Year: 2022
Forecast Year: 2023-2028
The report considers the present scenario of the South Africa data center market and its market dynamics for 2023−2028. It covers a detailed overview of several market growth enablers, restraints, and trends. The study includes the demand and supply aspects of the market.
The report includes the investment in the following areas:
VENDOR LANDSCAPE
IT Infrastructure Providers
Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors
Support Infrastructure Providers
Data Center Investors:
New Entrants
Exhibit 1 Third-Party Data Centers Snapshot
Exhibit 2 Third-Party Data Center Snapshot by Cities
Exhibit 3 Area Developed by Cities (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 4 Power Capacity by Cities (MW)
Exhibit 5 Data Center Market Size & Forecast by Investment ($ Million)
Exhibit 6 Data Center Market Size & Forecast by Area 2022−2028 (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 7 Market Size & Forecast by Power Capacity 2022−2028 (MW)
Exhibit 8 Data Center Colocation Service Revenue: Market Size & Forecast by 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 9 Retail vs. Wholesale Colocation Revenue: Market Size & Forecast by 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 10 Retail & Wholesale Colocation Pricing 2022
Exhibit 11 Market Size & Forecast by IT Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 12 Market Size & Forecast by Electrical Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 13 Market Size & Forecast by Mechanical Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 14 Market Size & Forecast by Cooling Systems 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 15 Market Size & Forecast by General Construction 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 16 Market Size & Forecast by Tier Standards 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 17 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Johannesburg by Investment ($ Million)
Exhibit 18 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Johannesburg by Area 2022−2028 (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 19 Market Size & Forecast in Johannesburg by Power Capacity 2022−2028 (MW)
Exhibit 20 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Other Cities by Investment ($ Million)
Exhibit 21 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Other Cities by Area 2022−2028 (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 22 Market Size & Forecast in Other Cities by Power Capacity 2022−2028 (MW)
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 List of Upcoming Data Center Projects
Table 2 Data Center Site Selection Criteria
Table 3 Overall Market Size & Forecast 2022−2028
Table 4 Market Size & Forecast by Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 5 Market Size & Forecast by IT Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 6 Market Size & Forecast by Electrical Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 7 Market Size & Forecast by Mechanical Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 8 Market Size & Forecast by Cooling Systems 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 9 Market Size & Forecast by General Construction 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 10 Investment Market Size & Forecast by Tier Standards 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 11 Investment Market Size & Forecast by Geography 2022−2028
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