ASEAN Data Center Heat Map: Growth and Investment Trends

ASEAN Data Center Heat Map: Growth and Investment Trends

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ASEAN Data Center Market: A Regional Powerhouse

The ASEAN region is rapidly emerging as a global hotspot for data center investments, with the market expected to reach USD 30.47 billion by 2030 from USD 13.71 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 14.23%.

Our interactive heat map below visualizes the current data center landscape across ASEAN countries, highlighting capacity, growth rates, and key investment locations.

Key Market Insights

Market Leaders by Capacity

CountryOperational Capacity (MW)Growth Rate (2024-2030)Key Cities
Singapore9858.5%Singapore
Malaysia34980%Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Iskandar Puteri
Indonesia29615.2%Jakarta, Batam
Thailand~20012.7%Bangkok, Chonburi
Vietnam~18022.3%Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang
Philippines~15014.8%Manila

Investment Highlights

  • Malaysia has emerged as the fastest-growing market with 80% growth in operational capacity
  • Google announced a USD 1 billion investment in Thailand’s data centers (2025-2029)
  • Microsoft plans to invest USD 1.7 billion in AI and cloud data centers in Indonesia
  • Amazon Web Services is doubling its investment in Singapore to 23.5 billion SGD by 2028

Market Drivers

  • Increasing data localization requirements across ASEAN countries
  • Rapid digital adoption in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines
  • Competitive power prices and government incentives
  • Expansion of cloud services and AI applications

Strategic Shifts in the Region

While Singapore has traditionally been the hub for data centers in ASEAN with over 100 facilities, accounting for 60% of the region’s total capacity, recent trends show significant growth in neighboring countries:

  • Malaysia is attracting investments with tax breaks and stable power supply
  • Indonesia is leveraging its large digital economy with 200 million internet users
  • Thailand secured major investments from Amazon, Google, and Microsoft in 2023
  • Vietnam is experiencing rapid growth with approximately 30 data centers and more planned
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