This report provides construction outlook data for 31 countries and deep dive analysis of the prospects for the global data center construction outlook in 16 major countries to 2030.
Across the 31 key data center construction markets covered in our forecast, data center construction output in real terms is estimated at $150.8B in 2025, rising to $173.8B in 2026 and $318.6B by 2030. This implies annual growth of around 15.3% in 2026 and a 2026-2030 CAGR of approximately 16.4%, making data centers one of the fastest growing construction markets globally. The scale of growth reflects the convergence of AI workloads, cloud migration, digital sovereignty, enterprise digitization and hyperscale expansion, all of which are translating into demand for larger, denser and more power-intensive facilities.
The IEA expects global data center electricity consumption to roughly double to around 945 TWh by 2030, with consumption growing by about 15% per year from 2024 to 2030, more than four times faster than electricity demand growth from other sectors. The IEA also forecasts global electricity demand to grow by 3.6% annually from 2026 to 2030, supported partly by rising consumption from data centers.
Across the 31 key data center construction markets covered in our forecast, data center construction output in real terms is estimated at $150.8B in 2025, rising to $173.8B in 2026 and $318.6B by 2030. This implies annual growth of around 15.3% in 2026 and a 2026-2030 CAGR of approximately 16.4%, making data centers one of the fastest growing construction markets globally. The scale of growth reflects the convergence of AI workloads, cloud migration, digital sovereignty, enterprise digitization and hyperscale expansion, all of which are translating into demand for larger, denser and more power-intensive facilities.
The IEA expects global data center electricity consumption to roughly double to around 945 TWh by 2030, with consumption growing by about 15% per year from 2024 to 2030, more than four times faster than electricity demand growth from other sectors. The IEA also forecasts global electricity demand to grow by 3.6% annually from 2026 to 2030, supported partly by rising consumption from data centers.
Scope
- An overview of the outlook for the global data center construction sector to 2030.
- Analysis of the latest data on data center construction trends in key markets.
Reasons to Buy
- Evaluate global data center construction trends from insight on output values and forecast data to 2030. Identify the fastest-growing markets to support assessment and targeting of commercial opportunities best aligned with strategic priorities.
- Identify the drivers in the global data center construction sector and consider growth in emerging and developed economies.
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Epidemiology
3 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
