Global Data Center Colocation Market Size & Outlook

The global data center colocation market size was estimated at USD 69,408.0 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 165,454.9 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$69,408.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$165,454.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
16%
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Worldwide

Global data center colocation market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global data center colocation market highlights

  • The global data center colocation market generated a revenue of USD 69,408.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 165,454.9 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 16% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, retail colocation accounted for a revenue of USD 54,592.7 million in 2024.
  • Wholesale Colocation is the most lucrative colocation type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 69,408.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 165,454.9 million
Growth rate16% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentRetail colocation
Fastest growing segmentWholesale Colocation
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationRetail Colocation, Wholesale Colocation

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 39.0% of the global data center colocation market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 12,787.5 million by 2030.

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Data Center Colocation Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Flexential View profile 501-1000 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North America https://www.flexential.com/
Cologix View profile 101-250 Denver, Colorado, United States, North America http://www.cologix.com
Zayo View profile 1001-5000 Boulder, Colorado, United States, North America http://www.zayo.com
QTS Realty Trust View profile 251-500 Overland Park, Kansas, United States, North America http://www.qtsdatacenters.com
CyrusOne View profile 251-500 Houston, Texas, United States, North America http://www.cyrusone.com
Colt Technology View profile 5001-10000 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.colt.net
China Telecom View profile 10001+ Beijing, Beijing, China, Asia https://www.chinatelecomglobal.com/
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP View profile 293400 73 Front Street, 5th Floor, Hamilton, Bermuda, HM12 https://www.bip.brookfield.com
American Tower Corp View profile 5643 116 Huntington Avenue, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, United States, 02116 https://www.americantower.com
Digital Realty Trust Inc View profile 3664 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 1, Suite 275, Austin, TX, United States, 78735 https://www.digitalrealty.com
KDDI Corp View profile 86331 Garden Air Tower, 10-10, Iidabashi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 102-8460 http://www.kddi.com
Equinix Inc View profile 13151 One Lagoon Drive, Redwood City, CA, United States, 94065 https://www.equinix.com
Iron Mountain Inc View profile 27000 85 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 150, Portsmouth, NH, United States, 03801 https://www.ironmountain.com
NTT Data Group Corp View profile 202667 Toyosu Center Building, 3-3, Toyosu 3-chome, Koto-ku, Yubinbango, Tokyo, Japan, 135-6033 https://www.nttdata.com
Rackspace Technology Inc Ordinary Shares View profile 5800 19122 US Highway 281 North, Suite 128, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78258 https://www.rackspace.com

Global data center colocation market outlook

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Retail colocation was the largest segment with a revenue share of 78.65% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global data center colocation market based on retail colocation, wholesale colocation covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Data Center Colocation Colocation Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Retail Colocation
    • Wholesale Colocation
  • Global Data Center Colocation Enterprise Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • SMEs
    • Large Enterprises
  • Global Data Center Colocation End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • BFSI
    • Others
    • Retail
    • IT & Telecom
    • Healthcare
    • Media & Entertainment
  • Global Data Center Colocation Tier Level Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Tier 3
    • Tier 4
    • Tier 2
    • Tier 1

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