The data centre market has gained weight in global real estate investment during 2025, according to the Global Investor Outlook 2026 report prepared by Colliers. Between January and September, this type of asset absorbed 31% of the capital allocated to the real estate sector, a figure that doubles its average of 15% recorded since 2020 and places it above traditional segments such as offices and industrial. Multifamily continues to be the only asset that exceeds this investment activity.
The sector's dynamism is associated with advances in artificial intelligence, increased digital consumption and the need for infrastructure capable of operating on a large scale. Although the United States maintains the largest share due to market maturity, the study identifies a global trend in which Asia-Pacific and Europe are consolidating their position as priority regions for the development of new platforms.
In the case of Europe, the analysis suggests that the region continues to attract international capital, although energy availability and regulatory requirements linked to sustainability may condition the execution of projects in certain markets. These factors are leading investors to seek specialised alliances that facilitate access to infrastructure and more efficient operational management.
Gonzalo Martín, Head of Data Centres Capital Markets for Colliers EMEA, points out that "digitalisation and the development of AI use cases are leading us to a new scenario in the data centre market, positioning them as an essential asset for the evolution of the global economy,". He adds that within Europe, "regions capable of developing their projects more efficiently in terms of time, adapting to a more energy-intensive business model" will be more attractive.
