Research Highlights
As of November 2025, the United States has 5,427 data centers, making it the world's largest data center market by a significant margin. Globally, there are approximately 12,000+ operational data centers, with the U.S. accounting for 45% of all facilities worldwide.
How many data centers does each country have?
The United States dominates global data center infrastructure with 5,427 facilities as of November 2025, according to Cloudscene's comprehensive data center database. This represents nearly half of all data centers worldwide.
The top 10 countries by data center count are:
Top 10 Countries by Data Center Count (Nov 2025)
The top 10 countries by data center count are:
| Rank | Country | Number of Data Centers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 5,427 |
| 2 | Germany | 529 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 523 |
| 4 | China | 449 |
| 5 | Canada | 337 |
| 6 | France | 322 |
| 7 | Australia | 314 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 298 |
| 9 | Russia | 251 |
| 10 | Japan | 222 |
Amount of data centers by region
North America
North America hosts 5,767 data centers, representing approximately 48% of global facilities. The region is dominated by the United States.
Data Centers by Country: North America
| Country | Data Centers |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,427 |
| Canada | 337 |
| Cayman Islands | 3 |
| Total North America | 5,767 |
Europe
Europe has 3,346 data centers across 44 countries. Germany and the United Kingdom lead the region.
Data Centers by Country: Europe
| Country | Data Centers |
|---|---|
| Germany | 529 |
| United Kingdom | 523 |
| France | 322 |
| Netherlands | 298 |
| Russia | 251 |
| Italy | 168 |
| Poland | 144 |
| Spain | 144 |
| Switzerland | 121 |
| Sweden | 95 |
| Belgium | 81 |
| Austria | 68 |
| Ukraine | 58 |
| Ireland | 55 |
| Denmark | 50 |
| Finland | 48 |
| Norway | 47 |
| Turkey | 35 |
| Czech Republic | 34 |
| Romania | 31 |
| Latvia | 27 |
| Bulgaria | 24 |
| Luxembourg | 23 |
| Portugal | 21 |
| Lithuania | 18 |
| Hungary | 15 |
| Greece | 14 |
| Slovakia | 14 |
| Slovenia | 13 |
| Serbia | 12 |
| Croatia | 9 |
| Belarus | 9 |
| Moldova | 7 |
| Cyprus | 6 |
| Iceland | 6 |
| Macedonia | 6 |
| Malta | 6 |
| Georgia | 4 |
| Liechtenstein | 2 |
| Monaco | 2 |
| Gibraltar | 2 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 |
| Azerbaijan | 1 |
| Albania | 1 |
| Total Europe | 3,346 |
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific has 1,818 data centers. China, Australia, and Japan are the regional leaders.
Data Centers by Country: Asia-Pacific
| Country | Data Centers |
|---|---|
| China | 449 |
| Australia | 314 |
| Japan | 222 |
| India | 153 |
| Hong Kong | 122 |
| Singapore | 99 |
| Indonesia | 88 |
| New Zealand | 83 |
| Malaysia | 62 |
| South Korea | 43 |
| Thailand | 42 |
| Philippines | 39 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Kazakhstan | 25 |
| Taiwan | 19 |
| Pakistan | 11 |
| Bangladesh | 7 |
| Cambodia | 7 |
| Myanmar (Burma) | 6 |
| Uzbekistan | 5 |
| Papua New Guinea | 4 |
| Kuwait | 4 |
| Nepal | 3 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 |
| Iran | 2 |
| Afghanistan | 1 |
| Laos | 1 |
| Bhutan | 1 |
| Total Asia-Pacific | 1,818 |
South America
South America has 654 data centers, with Brazil and Mexico accounting for 57% of the region's facilities.
Data Centers by Country: South America
| Country | Data Centers |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 197 |
| Mexico | 173 |
| Chile | 59 |
| Colombia | 41 |
| Argentina | 29 |
| Peru | 21 |
| Panama | 20 |
| Puerto Rico | 19 |
| Guatemala | 16 |
| Ecuador | 15 |
| Costa Rica | 13 |
| El Salvador | 8 |
| Honduras | 7 |
| Uruguay | 6 |
| Bolivia | 5 |
| Nicaragua | 5 |
| Curacao | 4 |
| Venezuela | 4 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 4 |
| Dominican Republic | 3 |
| Bahamas | 3 |
| Paraguay | 1 |
| Jamaica | 1 |
| Cuba | 0 |
| Total South America | 654 |
Oceania
Oceania has 401 data centers, dominated by Australia.
Data Centers by Country: Oceania
| Country | Data Centers |
|---|---|
| Australia | 314 |
| New Zealand | 83 |
| Papua New Guinea | 4 |
| Total Oceania | 401 |
What is the global data center market size?
The global data center market was valued at $527.46 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $739.05 billion by 2030, growing at a 6.98% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), according to Statista.
However, data center infrastructure spending tells a more dramatic story. Gartner reported $489.5 billion in data center systems spending for 2025, representing a 46.8% increase from 2024's $333.4 billion. This explosive growth reflects the AI infrastructure boom.
However, data center infrastructure spending tells a more dramatic story. Gartner reported $489.5 billion in data center systems spending for 2025, representing a 46.8% increase from 2024's $333.4 billion. This explosive growth reflects the AI infrastructure boom.
Data center market size by region (2025)
| Region | Market Size | % of Global Market |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $171.90B | 33% |
| Europe | $89.67B | 17% |
| China | $84.39B | 16% |
| Rest of World | $181.50B | 34% |
| Global Total | $527.46B | 100% |
How many hyperscale data centers exist globally?
There are 1,189 large hyperscale data centers globally as of Q1 2025, with 504 additional facilities in planning and construction stages, according to Synergy Research Group.
The sector added 137 new hyperscale facilities in 2024 alone, with annual growth expected to continue at 130-140 new hyperscale data centers per year.
The sector added 137 new hyperscale facilities in 2024 alone, with annual growth expected to continue at 130-140 new hyperscale data centers per year.
Amount of hyperscale data centers by country (top 10)
| Country | Hyperscale DCs | % of Global Total |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 642 | 54% |
| China | 190 | 16% |
| Japan | 71 | 6% |
| Germany | 60 | 5% |
| United Kingdom | 48 | 4% |
| Australia | 36 | 3% |
| Canada | 30 | 3% |
| Netherlands | 24 | 2% |
| Singapore | 21 | 2% |
| Ireland | 18 | 2% |
| Other countries | 49 | 3% |
| Global Total | 1,189 | 100% |
Note: Hyperscale data centers are defined as facilities operated by hyperscalers (Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Alibaba, Tencent, etc.) that are typically larger than 10,000 square feet and consume more than 1 megawatt of power.
What is the total global data center capacity?
Global data center capacity reached 122.2 gigawatts (GW) of installed IT power capacity as of Q1 2025, according to Synergy Research Group.
Data center GW capacity distribution by region
| Region | IT Power Capacity | % of Global Total |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 53.7 GW | 44% |
| Europe | 20.8 GW | 17% |
| China | 19.6 GW | 16% |
| Asia-Pacific (ex-China) | 16.9 GW | 14% |
| Latin America | 6.1 GW | 5% |
| Other | 5.1 GW | 4% |
| Global Total | 122.2 GW | 100% |
Hyperscale operators currently control 44% of global data center capacity, up from just 20% in 2017. This share is projected to reach 61% by 2030.
How much do companies spend on AI data centers?
The four largest hyperscalers (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta) collectively plan to spend over $370 billion on data center infrastructure in 2025, up from $244 billion in 2024.
AI and cloud infrastructure spending by company (2025)
| Company | 2025 Spending | 2026 Estimate | Primary Focus | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon (AWS) | $125 billion | ~$126–130B | Cloud & AI infrastructure | Amazon raised spending to $125B in Q3 2025, up from earlier $118B estimate |
| Microsoft | $88.7 billion (FY2025*) | $120B+ (FY2026**) | AI-enabled data centers | Microsoft spent $88.7B in fiscal 2025; Q1 FY2026 was $30B+ |
| Google (Alphabet) | $91–93 billion | Higher (TBA) | AI, cloud, infrastructure | Alphabet raised 2025 capex; significant increase in 2026 |
| Meta | $66–72 billion | ~$100 billion | AI training infrastructure | Meta expects $66–72B in 2025; could hit $100B by 2026 |
| Total | ~$371–379 billion | ~$446B+ |
** Microsoft’s FY2026 started July 1, 2025
McKinsey projects that $6.7 trillion in cumulative capital expenditure will be required globally between 2025-2030 to meet data center demand, with $5.2 trillion dedicated to AI-specific infrastructure.
What are the largest recent data center investments?
The data center industry is experiencing unprecedented investment, with several projects exceeding $10 billion.
Major data center investments announced 2024-2025
| Project | Investment | Location | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate Initiative | $500B | Multiple U.S. sites | OpenAI/Oracle/SoftBank |
| Aligned Data Centers acquisition | $40B | U.S. (50+ campuses) | BlackRock consortium |
| AWS Georgia expansion | $35B | Georgia, USA | Amazon |
| Reliance AI Campus | $30B | Jamnagar, India | Reliance Industries |
| Microsoft UK commitment | $30B | United Kingdom | Microsoft |
| Brookfield/Data4 AI infrastructure | $21B | France | Brookfield/Data4 |
| AWS Project Rainier | $11B | Indiana, USA | Amazon |
| AWS Mississippi complex | $10B | Mississippi, USA | Amazon |
| AWS Pennsylvania expansion | $10B | Pennsylvania, USA | Amazon |
| Meta Hyperion project | $10B | Louisiana, USA | Meta |
How much electricity do data centers consume?
Global data centers consumed 415 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2024, representing approximately 1.5% of worldwide electricity demand, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The United States alone consumed 183 TWh in 2024, accounting for 4.4% of total U.S. electricity consumption.
The United States alone consumed 183 TWh in 2024, accounting for 4.4% of total U.S. electricity consumption.
Data center electricity consumption by region (2024)
| Region | Electricity | % of Regional Power |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 183 TWh | 4.4% |
| China | 65 TWh | ~1% |
| Europe | 64 TWh | ~2% |
| Japan | 19 TWh | ~2% |
| Rest of World | 84 TWh | <1% |
| Global Total | 415 TWh | 1.5% |
IEA projections show data center electricity demand will more than double to 945 TWh globally by 2030, approaching 3% of total global electricity consumption.
Projected data center electricity consumption by 2030
| Region | 2024 (TWh) | 2030 (TWh) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 183 | 426 | +133% |
| China | 65 | 175 | +170% |
| Europe | 64 | 109 | +70% |
| Japan | 19 | 34 | +80% |
| Rest of World | 84 | 201 | +140% |
| Global Total | 415 | 945 | +128% |
Sources
- Cloudscene. (2025, November). Data centers in Asia Pacific
- Cloudscene. (2025, November). Data centers in Europe
- Cloudscene. (2025, November). Data centers in North America
- Cloudscene. (2025, November). Data centers in Oceania
- Cloudscene. (2025, November). Data centers in South America
- CNBC. (2025, February 8). Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies
- CNBC. (2025, January 3). Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025
- CNBC. (2025, October 15). Nvidia, Microsoft, xAI and BlackRock part of $40 billion deal for Aligned Data Centers
- CNBC. (2025, October 29). Amazon opens $11 billion AI data center in rural Indiana as rivals race to break ground
- CNBC. (2025, October 29). Google expects 'significant increase' in CapEx in 2026, execs say
- Deloitte. (2025). As generative AI asks for more power, data centers seek more reliable, cleaner energy solutions
- IDC. (2024). Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Spending to Surpass the $200Bn USD Mark in the Next 5 years
- International Energy Agency. (2025). Energy demand from AI – Energy and AI – Analysis
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. (2024). 2024 United States Data Center Energy Usage Report
- McKinsey & Company. (2025). The cost of compute: A $7 trillion race to scale data centers
- McKinsey & Company. (2025). AI power: Expanding data center capacity to meet growing demand
- Meta. (2025, October). Breaking Ground on Our New AI-Optimized Data Center in El Paso
- Next Platform. (2025, October 27). Gartner Radically Raises Datacenter Spending Forecasts
- OpenAI. (2025, September). OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank expand Stargate with five new AI data center sites
- Pew Research Center. (2025, October 24). US data centers' energy use amid the artificial intelligence boom
- Statista. (2025). Data Center - United States | Statista Market Forecast
- Statista. (2025). Data Center - Worldwide | Statista Market Forecast
- Synergy Research Group. (2025, Q1). Hyperscale Data Center Count Hits 1,136; Average Size Increases; US Accounts for 54% of Total Capacity
- Synergy Research Group. (2025). The World's Total Data Center Capacity is Shifting Rapidly to Hyperscale Operators
- TechCrunch. (2025, July 14). Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is building a 5GW AI data center
- TechCrunch. (2025, July 30). Meta to spend up to $72B on AI infrastructure in 2025 as compute arms race escalates
- U.S. Department of Energy. (2024). DOE Releases New Report Evaluating Increase in Electricity Demand from Data Centers
- Visual Capitalist. (2025). Mapped: Data Center Capacity Around the World
Cargoson is an AI-enabled transport management software for European and American manufacturing companies. Discover more at www.cargoson.com.
LinkedIn
Website