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Report: Data Center Sector to Double Amid AI Infrastructure Boom
The global data center sector is poised for continued expansion, with capacity expected to nearly double from 103 GW to 200 GW by 2030, according to JLL’s 2026 Global Data Center Outlook.
The growth will require up to $3 trillion in total investment over the next five years, including $1.2 trillion in real estate asset value creation and approximately $870 billion in new debt financing.
“We’re witnessing the emergence of an entirely new infrastructure paradigm where AI training facilities demand 10x the power density and command 60% lease rate premiums over traditional data centers,” said Andrew Batson, Global Head of Data Center Research at JLL.
The Americas will maintain its position as the largest data center region, representing about 50% of global capacity and achieving the fastest growth rate through 2030. The Asia-Pacific region is projected to expand from 32 GW to 57 GW, while Europe, the Middle East and Africa will add 13 GW.
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