Between the first half of 2024 and the first half of 2025, the EMEA data center markets experienced strong growth, with operational capacity increasing by 21%, reaching 10.3 GW.
With over 2.6 GW currently under construction in the region and 11.5 GW in the planning phase, the total pipeline growth represents a 43% year-on-year increase.
The FLAPD markets (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin), along with Milan, lead with a combined capacity of 10.9 GW. However, growth in these markets is slowing as they reach a higher level of maturity. In contrast, emerging markets and remote campuses — located outside major metropolitan areas — are profoundly reshaping the data center landscape. Among the fastest-growing markets are Oslo, Helsinki, Berlin, Lisbon, and more broadly, those located in the Middle East, Africa, the Nordics, and the Mediterranean region.
The regulatory framework in EMEA places strong emphasis on sustainability, data security, and privacy, significantly shaping how data centers operate. As a result, most markets face mixed responses from local and national authorities, strict sustainability requirements, and constraints related to land availability and energy supply. These factors are driving up costs, extending project timelines, and creating significant uncertainty for operators and investors. Nevertheless, the most robust markets contribute 6.25 GW to the supply pipeline, signaling inevitable growth across the region sooner or later.
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