Nigeria’s data centre market is on track for rapid expansion, with total installed capacity projected to rise from 56.1 megawatts (MW) in 2025 to over 218 MW by 2030, representing an almost fourfold increase in five years.
According to a new report by Estate Intel, the data centre segment has maintained steady momentum since the pandemic, which underscored its resilience and strategic importance to Nigeria’s digital economy.
“Between 2025 and 2030, however, Nigeria is expected to grow from 56.1MW in data centre capacity to 218+MW, representing a growth of over 3.7x,” the report stated
According to the report, Nigeria’s data centre industry has recorded steady annual growth of about 21% since 2020, when the pandemic highlighted the sector’s resilience. This upward trend is projected to continue through 2030, supported by growing participation from major global operators including Equinix, OADC, and Digital Realty.
The sustained growth trajectory of Nigeria’s data centre sector aligns with the country’s broader digital transformation agenda and positions Nigeria as a key emerging data hub in Africa.
While other real estate sectors have struggled in recent years, the data centre industry continues to record sustained demand for cloud storage, fintech operations, and digital services.
According to the report, between 2020 and 2024, Nigeria completed 14 data centres, each with a median capacity of 1.5MW. Over the next 5 years, the median capacity of data centres delivered will grow to 4.5MW, larger than the 1.5MW noted in the preceding 5-year period.
Several large-scale projects are currently under construction by both international and local operators:
Naijaonpoint earlier reported on Nigeria’s data centre infrastructures and the various contractors driving its development.