The South Africa Data Center Market Report Includes Size in Terms of
Get Insights on 53 Existing Data Centers and 10 Upcoming Facilities across South Africa
Report Attribute | Details |
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MARKET SIZE (INVESTMENT) | USD 3.70 Billion (2029) |
MARKET SIZE (AREA) | 875 thousand sq. Feet (2029) |
MARKET SIZE (POWER CAPACITY) | 156 MW (2029) |
CAGR INVESTMENT (2023-2029) | 8.44% |
COLOCATION MARKET SIZE (REVENUE) | USD 540 Million (2029) |
HISTORIC YEAR | 2020-2022 |
BASE YEAR | 2023 |
FORECAST YEAR | 2024-2029 |
The South Africa data center market will witness investments of USD 3.70 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.44% during the forecast period. South Africa is the largest market in Africa in terms of investments in data centers. Major data center operators in the country include Africa Data Centres, Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Teraco (Digital Realty), and Vodacom, among others. Further, there have been notable improvements in data center and network infrastructure throughout the country, and a significant amount of work remains to be completed. To fully embrace digital transformation, businesses require internet access that is both affordable and dependable. This necessitates additional investments in the development of new networks and data centers.
The country’s advantageous location and favorable business conditions make it a popular choice for those investing in data centers. Further, the South Africa data center market is driven by the rise of digital technologies such as AI & big data, improved inland and submarine cable connectivity, uptake in cloud services, demand for strong data storage and processing capabilities, and many more. Businesses seek to leverage the capabilities of colocation data centers and cloud services providers to support their operations and drive growth. Also, the growing digitalization attracted investments from new global colocation data center providers such as Equinix and Vantage Data Centers.
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 big is the South Africa data center market?
The South Africa data center market will witness investments of USD 3.70 billion by 2029.
How many existing and upcoming data center facilities exist in South Africa?
South Africa has around 53 existing and 10 upcoming data center facilities.
What is the growth rate of the South Africa data center market?
The South Africa data center market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.44% during the forecast period.
How much MW of power capacity will be added across South Africa during 2024-2029?
Over 700 MW of power capacity will be added across South Africa from 2024 to 2029.
What factors are driving the South Africa data center market?
Improved submarine cable connectivity to enhance digitalization, the advent of big data & IoT technologies driving data center investments, and others will drive the South Africa data center industry.
Who are the key investors in the South Africa data center market?
The key investors in the South Africa data center market include Africa Data Centres, Digital Parks Africa, Equinix, NTT Global Data Centers, Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Teraco (Digital Realty), and Vantage Data Centers.
The South Africa data center market size is projected to reach USD 3.70 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.44% from 2023 to 2029.
The following factors are likely to contribute to the growth of the South Africa data center market during the forecast period:
Base Year: 2023
Forecast Year: 2024-2029
The report considers the present scenario of the South Africa data center market and its market dynamics for 2024-2029. 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
1. Existing & Upcoming Third-Party Data Centers in South Africa
1.1. Historical Market Scenario
1.2. 50+ Unique Data Center Properties
1.3. Data Center IT Load Capacity
1.4. Data Center White Floor Area
1.5. Existing Vs. Upcoming Data Center Capacity by Cities
1.6. Cities Covered
1.6.1. Johannesburg
1.6.2. Cape Town
1.6.3. Other Cities
1.7. List of Upcoming Data Center Projects
2. Investment Opportunities in South Africa
2.1. Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Factors for the South Africa Market
2.2. Investment Opportunities in South Africa
2.3. Digital Data in South Africa
2.4. Investment by Area
2.5. Investment by Power Capacity
3. Data Center Colocation Market in South Africa
3.1. Colocation Services Market in South Africa
3.2. Retail Vs. Wholesale Data Center Colocation
3.3. Colocation Pricing (Quarter Rack, Half Rack, Full Rack) & Add-on
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Market Drivers
4.2. Market Trends
4.3. Market Restraints
5. Market Segmentation
5.1. IT Infrastructure: Market Size & Forecast
5.2. Electrical Infrastructure: Market Size & Forecast
5.3. Mechanical Infrastructure: Market Size & Forecast
5.4. Breakup of Construction Cost
5.5. General Construction Services: Market Size & Forecast
6. Tier Standards Investment
6.1. Tier I & II
6.2. Tier III
6.3. Tier IV
7. Geography
7.1. Johannesburg
7.2. Other Cities
8. Key Market Participants
8.1. IT Infrastructure Providers
8.2. Construction Contractors
8.3. Support Infrastructure Providers
8.4. Data Center Investors
8.5. New Entrants
9. Appendix
9.1. Market Derivation
9.2. Site Selection Criteria
9.3. Quantitative Summary
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 2020-2029 (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 7 Data Center Market Size & Forecast by Power Capacity 2020-2029 (MW)
Exhibit 8 Data Center Colocation Service Revenue: Market Size & Forecast by 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Exhibit 9 Retail vs. Wholesale Colocation Revenue: Market Size & Forecast by 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Exhibit 10 Retail & Wholesale Colocation Pricing 2023
Exhibit 11 Market Size & Forecast by IT Infrastructure 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Exhibit 12 Market Size & Forecast by Electrical Infrastructure 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Exhibit 13 Market Size & Forecast by Mechanical Infrastructure 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Exhibit 14 Market Size & Forecast by Cooling Systems 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Exhibit 15 Market Size & Forecast by General Construction 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Exhibit 16 Market Size & Forecast by Tier Standards 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Exhibit 17 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Johannesburg by Investment ($ Million)
Exhibit 18 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Johannesburg by Area 2020-2029 (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 19 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Johannesburg by Power Capacity 2020-2029 (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 2020-2029 (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 22 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Other Cities by Power Capacity 2020-2029 (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 2020−2029
Table 4 Market Size & Forecast by Colocation Service Type 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Table 5 Market Size & Forecast by Infrastructure 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Table 6 Market Size & Forecast by IT Infrastructure 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Table 7 Market Size & Forecast by Electrical Infrastructure 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Table 8 Market Size & Forecast by Mechanical Infrastructure 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Table 9 Market Size & Forecast by Cooling Systems 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Table 10 Market Size & Forecast by General Construction 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Table 11 Market Size & Forecast by Tier Standards 2020-2029 ($ Million)
Table 12 Overall Market Size & Forecast in Johannesburg 2020−2029
Table 13 Overall Market Size & Forecast in Other Cities 2020−2029
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