Institution: Global data center cabinets to reach 58 million units by 2030

According to IDC data, the number of globally deployed racks is expected to grow from approximately 25 million in 2026 to 58 million by 2030. Global data center annual energy consumption is projected to increase from 519 terawatt-hours in 2025 to 1,308 terawatt-hours by 2030; global data center facility capital expenditure is expected to rise from US$276 billion in 2025 to US$655 billion by 2030.