What We’re Showing
This chart visualizes the growth of global installed data center capacity from 2005 to 2025 (projected), based on data from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Key Takeaways
- Global data center capacity is projected to reach 114.3 gigawatts (GW) in 2025, growing at an annual rate of 17.7%.
- In 2005, capacity stood at just 21.4 GW, meaning it has grown more than 5× in two decades.
- Electricity demand from data centers is expected to hit 485.4 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2025, making up 1.7% of global electricity demand.
