The World’s Data Centers by Country (2026)

 

U.S. Leads by a Wide Margin

With nearly four thousand data centers in this dataset, the U.S. is the world’s largest data center market.

Country	Data Centers
🇺🇸 USA	3,960
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	498
🇩🇪 Germany	470
🇨🇳 China	365
🇫🇷 France	335
🇨🇦 Canada	285
🇮🇳 India	275
🇦🇺 Australia	268
	This U.S. dominance reflects heavy investment by major cloud providers and tech companies. Years of hyperscaler investment help explain why much of the world’s cloud and AI capacity is built in the country. Some other industry estimates place the U.S. total above 5,000 facilities, reflecting differences in how data centers are defined and counted. Europe’s Strong Presence Europe represents the second-largest concentration of data centers globally. The United Kingdom, Germany, and France each have hundreds of data centers. These nations host key internet exchange points and serve as hubs for multinational cloud and IT services. Other countries like the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden also maintain strong data center footprints. Growing Markets in Asia and Beyond Asia’s footprint is expanding rapidly, led by China, Japan, and India. Rising digital demand and cloud adoption are driving continued expansion across major Asian markets. Emerging economies also appear on the list, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea. Meanwhile, smaller countries like Singapore and Hong Kong punch above their weight due to strategic connectivity and business-friendly environments.