Data centre building boom

The number of hyperscale data centres worldwide reached 1,297 in 2025, up from just 700 in 2021.

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Hyperscale data centres are the largest type of data centre, typically exceeding 100 megawatts of power capacity and built to support cloud computing and AI.

Source: Synergy Research Group | June 10, 2026