"Germany Data Center Colocation Market Report by Arizton"
Insights on 228 Existing Colocation Data Center Facilities across Germany.

According to Arizton research, the Germany data center colocation market size was valued at USD 2.37 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.36 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.56% during the forecast period. Germany is one of the major developed data center hubs in Europe, accounting for around 187 existing colocation data center facilities as of December 2024. Frankfurt, part of FLAP-D markets, comprises more than 72 operational data center facilities in the city.

 

 

Report Summary:

MARKET SIZE - COLOCATION REVENUE: USD 5.36 Billion (2030)

CAGR - COLOCATION REVENUE: 14.56% (2024-2030)

MARKET SIZE - UTILIZED WHITE FLOOR AREA: 14.80 million sq. feet (2030)

MARKET SIZE - UTILIZED RACKS: 356 thousand units (2030)

MARKET SIZE - UTILIZED IT POWER CAPACITY: 3,080 MW (2030)

BASE YEAR: 2024

FORECAST YEAR: 2025-2030

 

Data Centers Market Fuel Germany’s Green Energy with Innovative Waste Heat Projects

Germany is rapidly emerging as a key market for data center waste heat reuse, driven by efficiency regulations, sustainability mandates, and the growing integration of district heating networks. Data center operators are actively partnering with housing developments, industrial facilities, and commercial offices to convert residual heat into usable energy, reducing carbon emissions and operational costs while supporting the country’s energy transition. In April 2025, NTT’s Berlin 1 data center supplied 8 MW of waste heat to Quartierswerk Gartenfeld, expected to heat 4,500 apartments and 200 commercial units, cutting 6,000 tons of CO2 annually. In the same month, Digital Realty’s FRA14 facility signed a 15-year agreement to provide waste heat to Samson AG’s innovation center, eliminating over 80 tons of CO2 emissions per year. These projects reflect a clear market trend: data centers in Germany are increasingly becoming strategic assets in sustainable energy deployment, opening opportunities for operators, investors, and industrial partners alike.

 

Key Highlights: Germany Data Center Colocation Market

  • Germany remains one of Europe’s major data center hubs, with around 187 existing colocation facilities, including 72 in Frankfurt, the country’s primary data center cluster.
  • Leading colocation providers include AtlasEdge, Colt Data Centre Services, CyrusOne, Equinix, Digital Realty, Global Switch, Iron Mountain, Portus Data Centers, Penta Infra, NTT DATA, NorthC, Vantage Data Centers, and PGIM Real Estate.
  • The average vacancy rate stands at 4%, projected to decline to 2% by 2030, reflecting sustained growth in colocation demand.
  • Wholesale colocation dominates the market, while retail colocation demand is expanding across sectors such as media, tourism, education, healthcare, oil & gas, and retail.

 

Germany’s Digital Strategy 2025 Fuels Multi-Sector Growth Across Manufacturing, Finance, and Education

Germany is rapidly positioning itself at the forefront of smart city development, driven by a combination of advanced technologies and strategic digital initiatives. According to the 2024 Smart City Ranking by Haselhorst Associates Consulting, Hamburg and Cologne secured the second and third positions nationally, reflecting significant progress in urban innovation and technology adoption. Central to this growth is the deployment of big data and the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling real-time data collection, analysis, and decision-making that enhance city services and citizen experiences. The country’s digital transformation agenda spans multiple sectors, including education, finance, retail, manufacturing, and cybersecurity, while its Digital Strategy 2025 focuses on expanding broadband connectivity and 5G networks nationwide. These efforts ensure high-speed internet access across urban and rural areas, supporting smart city initiatives, remote work, and a digitally empowered economy.

 

 

Vendor Landscape

Existing Colocation Operators

  • AtlasEdge
  • CloudHQ
  • Colt DCS
  • CyrusOne
  • Digital Realty
  • Equinix
  • firstcolo
  • Maincubes
  • NorthC
  • NTT Data
  • Penta Infra
  • Portus Data Centers
  • ITENOS
  • China Mobile
  • EdgeConneX
  • EVF Data Center
  • Global Switch
  • Iron Mountain
  • Vantage Data Centers
  • Yondr Group
  • Other Operators

 

New Operators

  • Bluestar Datacenter
  • Data Castle
  • Data Center Partners
  • dataR
  • Goodman
  • LiDl
  • Mainova Webhouse
  • PGIM REAL ESTATE
  • SDC Capital Partners
  • STACK Infrastructure
  • VIRTUS Data Centres

 

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What Key Findings Will Our Research Analysis Reveal?

  • What is the count of existing and upcoming colocation data center facilities in Germany?
  • Who are the new entrants in the Germany data center industry?
  • What factors are driving the Germany data center colocation market?
  • How much MW of IT power capacity is likely to be utilized in Germany by 2030?

 

What’s Included in the Report: The Germany Data Center Colocation Market report by Arizton offers a transparent research methodology and in-depth insights into colocation demand, supply, and market performance. It provides detailed market sizing based on utilized white floor area, IT power capacity, and rack installations, covering Core & Shell, Installed, and Utilized capacity levels with occupancy analysis. The study examines Germany’s current data center landscape, forecasts growth through 2030, and evaluates colocation demand across industries. It also explores the impact of AI, sustainability developments, and cloud operations, along with updates on submarine cables and cloud on-ramps. The report includes coverage of 187 existing and 41 upcoming facilities across 30 cities, along with detailed pricing trends, competitive landscape, and vendor profiles.

 

Target Audience: Data center REITs, construction contractors, infrastructure providers, new entrants, consultants, and government or corporate agencies.

 

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