Key figures
- The United States has by far the most data centers, 5,388 as of December 2023.
- Germany (522) and the UK (517) rank second and third, ahead of China (449).
- The U.S. total is larger than ranks 2 to 10 combined, 3,219 (our arithmetic).
- Four of the top 10 are in Western Europe: Germany, the UK, France and the Netherlands.
- A side chart forecasts hyperscale cloud revenue rising from $91 billion in 2020 to $587 billion in 2026.
All figures are from the graphic, which cites Brightlio (April 2024, data as of December 2023) for the ranking and Structure Research via Cushman and Wakefield (January 2023) for the revenue forecast.
Countries with the most data centres, in text
Header: Catalysts of Connectivity Series, Part 3 of 3, Global X by Mirae Asset. Kicker: Ranked. Title: Which Countries Have the Most Data Centers? Subtitle: “Over 10,000 data centers worldwide form the internet’s backbone. So, which nation is leading the charge?” The 3D map shades the ten countries from 200 to 550 data centres, with a separate colour for more than 5,000, and enlarges Western Europe in a magnifying circle.
| Rank | Country | Number of data centers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. | 5,388 |
| 2 | Germany | 522 |
| 3 | UK | 517 |
| 4 | China | 449 |
| 5 | Canada | 336 |
| 6 | France | 315 |
| 7 | Australia | 306 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 300 |
| 9 | Russia | 255 |
| 10 | Japan | 219 |
Source under the map: “Brightlio, April 2024 (as of December 2023)”.
Definition box: “Hyperscale Cloud is the next generation of data centers. Larger than standard data centers, they are designed to scale with advancing technology, allowing processing and storage capacities to expand without increasing the data center’s physical size.”
| Year | Hyperscale cloud revenue |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $91B |
| 2022 | $173B |
| 2024 (forecast) | $323B |
| 2026 (forecast) | $587B |
Chart title: Hyperscale Cloud Revenue Forecast, 2020 to 2026F. Source: “Structure Research via Cushman Wakefield, January 2023”.
Footer: Global X by Mirae Asset logo and the Global X Data Center and Digital Infrastructure ETF (DTCR), with a link to learn more about the fund. The graphic ends with Global X’s standard investment risk disclaimer, which says investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, and that DTCR is non-diversified.
Which country has the most data centres
The United States, by a wide margin. Visual Capitalist’s article for this sponsored graphic says that, as of December 2023, more than 10,000 data centres were operating worldwide, 86% of them in the top 10 nations and over half in the U.S. [1]. The same article names the China Telecom Inner Mongolia Information Park, at 10.7 million square feet, as the largest single data centre [1].
Number of data centres by country in newer counts
Brightlio, the source named on the graphic, has since updated its statistics. Its current page, citing Cloudscene data reported by Statista, records more than 11,700 operational data centres worldwide as of May 2026, with the United States at 5,427, or 46% of the total [2]. The order of the top 10 is unchanged: Germany 529, the United Kingdom 523, China 449, Canada 337, France 322, Australia 314, the Netherlands 298, Russia 251 and Japan 222 [2]. Brightlio notes that such counts may leave out some private, edge, government or small facilities, so global totals are estimates [2].
Notes on this infographic
- Data date. The ranking is as of December 2023. Newer figures are in the section above [2].
- Sponsored content. The graphic was made by Visual Capitalist for Global X ETFs to promote a data centre fund. We do not reproduce or endorse its investment message.
- Counts, not capacity. The ranking counts facilities. It does not measure their size or power capacity.
Questions about data centres by country
Which country has the most data centres?
The United States has by far the most data centres, 5,388 as of December 2023, according to the Brightlio figures on the graphic. Germany (522) and the UK (517) rank second and third, ahead of China (449). The U.S. total is larger than ranks 2 to 10 combined, which add up to 3,219.
How many data centres are there in the world?
More than 10,000 data centres were operating worldwide as of December 2023, 86% of them in the top 10 nations and over half in the U.S. [1]. Brightlio's updated count records more than 11,700 operational data centres as of May 2026, with the United States at 5,427, or 46% of the total [2]. Brightlio notes that such counts may leave out some private, edge, government or small facilities, so global totals are estimates [2].
How many data centres does the UK have?
The UK had 517 data centres as of December 2023, third in the world behind the United States and Germany. Brightlio's newer count, as of May 2026, puts the United Kingdom at 523, still third [2]. The ranking counts facilities, so it does not measure their size or power capacity.
How much revenue does hyperscale cloud make?
Hyperscale cloud revenue is forecast to rise from $91 billion in 2020 to $587 billion in 2026, according to Structure Research via Cushman and Wakefield (January 2023). The forecast shows $173 billion in 2022 and $323 billion in 2024. Hyperscale data centres are larger than standard ones and are designed to expand processing and storage capacity without increasing their physical size.
Sources
- Alan Kennedy (design Lebon Siu), Ranked, Which Countries Have the Most Data Centers?, Visual Capitalist, sponsored by Global X ETFs, 30 October 2024. The original post of this graphic.
- Brightlio, Data Center Stats. Data source named on the graphic (page since updated).
Last reviewed 30 October 2026
