JLL: Japan's $23B data center market is set to grow ~50% by 2030, with 90% of sites concentrated in densely populated regions, prompting pushback from residents (Financial Times)
Japan's data center market, valued at $23 billion, is projected to grow by approximately 50% by 2030, according to JLL. Around 90% of data centers are located in densely populated regions, leading to increasing opposition from local residents. The concentration and expansion have raised concerns over power usage and urban infrastructure strain.
- ▪Japan's data center market is currently worth $23 billion.
- ▪The market is expected to grow by about 50% by 2030.
- ▪Approximately 90% of data centers are situated in densely populated areas.
- ▪Local residents are pushing back against the expansion due to infrastructure and energy concerns.
- ▪The growth is driven by rising demand for cloud services and digital infrastructure.
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