Middle East & Africa Data Center Construction Market to Hit $15.97B by 2031
Event summary
- Middle East & Africa data center construction market projected to reach $15.97B by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 25.34% from 2025 to 2031.
- UAE remains a mature market with Dubai and Abu Dhabi attracting significant investments.
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, and South Africa lead in power capacity due to hyperscale deployments and colocation expansions.
- Nigeria is the fastest-growing market with a CAGR of 34.17%, investments rising from $132M in 2025 to $770M by 2031.
- Strategic AI investments are shaping the region's digital infrastructure, with Egypt, UAE, and Israel expanding ICT and AI ecosystems.
The big picture
The Middle East & Africa data center construction market is experiencing rapid growth driven by strategic investments in AI-led digital infrastructure and cloud capacity. Governments are positioning advanced computing and semiconductor resilience as priorities, reinforcing the region's role in next-generation digital infrastructure development. The market's expansion is supported by mega projects, smart city developments, and rising cloud adoption, making it a key area for investors and operators.
What we're watching
- Regional Expansion
- How the pace of data center construction in emerging markets like Nigeria and Kenya will impact regional digital infrastructure.
- AI Integration
- Whether strategic AI investments will sustain long-term digital growth in the MEA region.
- Competitive Dynamics
- How major cloud providers and colocation operators will compete for market share in the rapidly growing MEA data center market.
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