European Data Centres Figures Q2 2026

• The total European data centre market will grow to 13GW of capacity by year end, a 20% rise compared to 2025.
• The hyperscaler self-build segment (22%) will grow faster than the colocation data centre segment (18%) year-on-year. However, it is will comprise a smaller portion of the market.
• New signings for European colocation data centre capacity, intended for artificial intelligence (AI) purposes, more than quadrupled in the first half of 2026.

Read the full figures for detailed market insights, pricing trends, and outlook across Europe’s key data centre markets.