According to Visual Capitalist, the distribution of data centres is very unbalanced, with the United States emerging as the absolute leader. Meanwhile, Malaysia ranks 19th worldwide. So, what should you know about it?
The USA is in the lead by a mile
For your information, the United States has over 960 data centres, a number that exceeds the other 14 countries in the top 10 combined. In fact, the number may even reach more than 5000 data centres in the US.
In addition, in Europe, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France are major players, driven by their position as internet exchange hubs as well as multinational IT companies. Data centres in Asia are also growing rapidly. China, Japan, and India are expanding their capacity to meet surging digital demand.
Furthermore, it was also driven by Indonesia (184), Malaysia (109), South Korea (86) and Singapore (65), marking the rise of a new global data centre market. Overall, although data centres are concentrated in a few countries with large economies, growth trends in Asia and emerging markets indicate an increasingly diverse global digital landscape.
Moreover, this infrastructure is not just a building full of servers, but it is the foundation for future technological innovation and economic competitiveness.
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