Netherlands Data Center Market Investment Analysis Report 2026: 129 Data Centers with Over 17 New Facilities Underway, Led by Giants Like NTT DATA, Equinix, Digital Realty - Growth Forecast to 2030
Dublin, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Netherlands Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The Netherlands data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.15% from 2025 to 2031.
The Netherlands serves as a low-latency digital gateway to Europe, supported by advanced fiber connectivity, AMS-IX (one of the world's largest internet exchanges), and pro-technology government policies. Around 90% of Dutch Data Center Association (DDA) member data centers operate on renewable energy, reinforcing the country's strong sustainability positioning.
As of December 2025, the Netherlands has a network of 129 data centers and 17+ upcoming data centers, accounting for leading data center providers such as NTT DATA, Equinix, Digital Realty, AtlasEdge, CyrusOne, EdgeConneX, NorthC, Switch Datacenters, QTS Data Centers, Cellnex, and Global Switch. Cumulatively, over $19.7 billion is estimated to be invested in Netherlands data center market from 2026-2031; this investment is being led by the development of new data center facilities by operators such as EdgeConneX, NTT DATA, Digital Realty, Switch Datacenters, CyrusOne, Goodman, and CloudHQ.
The cost of constructing a data center in the Netherlands ranges from around $10 million to $11 million per MW. The cost is comparatively lower than other major European markets such as the UK, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
NETHERLANDS DATA CENTER MARKET VENDOR LANDSCAPE
In the current landscape of colocation investors, several established companies play a significant role. Notable players include EdgeConneX, Equinix, Digital Realty, Global Switch, NorthC, and Iron Mountain among others. The market has witnessed several new players emerge over the past few years. The notable entrants include Alibaba Cloud, CloudHQ, Goodman, House of Data, Pure Data Centres and Yondr.
Equinix is preparing to develop a 150 MW data center campus at the Flevokust Haven industrial estate in Lelystad. The $1.7billion (€1.5 billion) project will consist of three two-story buildings. The company is currently seeking the necessary permits and aims to start construction next year, with phased completion being planned between 2028 and 2029.
Switch Datacenters is developing four new data centers, AMS-5, AMS-6, AMS-7, and AMS-8, in Amsterdam, with more than $1 billion investment, alone in AMS-5. Out of this, AMS-5 and AMS-6 are currently under construction; they are slated for launch by 2027. Hyperscalers are rapidly expanding their presence in Southeast Asia and Europe, with Netherlands emerging as a key regional hub for cloud and AI infrastructure. In November 2025, a Google launched its Winschoten data center in Netherlands, investing $643 million to meet growing demand for AI-powered services and strengthen its cloud region, part of over $4 billion already invested in the country's data centers and digital infrastructure.
In October 2025, AWS announced plans to invest more than $1.6 billion over three years (2025-2027) to enhance its cloud infrastructure and digital commerce ecosystem; in September 2025, Alibaba Cloud revealed plans to launch its first data center region in the country; and in July 2025, Oracle announced a $1 billion investment over five years to upgrade its AI infrastructure capacity in its Amsterdam cloud region.
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Key Attributes:
Investment Opportunities in the Netherlands
IT Infrastructure Providers
Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors
Support Infrastructure Providers
Data Center Investors
New Entrants
Eisting VS. Upcoming Data Centers
Segmentation
IT Infrastructure
Electrical Infrastructure
Mechanical Infrastructure
Cooling Systems
General Construction
Tier Standard
Geography
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