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Global Data Center Capacity to Double by 2030 Amid AI Infrastructure Boom
The global data center sector is on track for massive growth, with capacity forecasted to nearly double from 103 gigawatts (GW) to 200 GW by 2030, according to JLL’s 2026 Global Data Center Outlook.
This expansion will require significant capital, with total investments expected to reach up to $3 trillion over the next five years. This includes approximately $1.2 trillion in real estate asset value creation and about $870 billion in new debt financing.
“We’re witnessing the emergence of an entirely new infrastructure paradigm where AI training facilities demand 10 times the power density and command 60% lease rate premiums over traditional data centers,” said Andrew Batson, Global Head of Data Center Research at JLL.
Regionally, the Americas will continue to dominate the sector, maintaining its position as the largest data center market by holding approximately 50% of global capacity. It is also expected to experience the fastest growth through 2030. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to increase its capacity from 32 GW to 57 GW, and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are set to add 13 GW to their totals.
This growth is closely tied to the demand driven by artificial intelligence technologies, which are transforming infrastructure requirements worldwide.
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