The net absorption in the data center market in the United States has soared since 2020. In 2025, the net absorption peaked at *** gigawatts, up from about *** gigawatt in the previous year. Net absorption is the capacity that was rented minus the capacity that became available during the period.Â
In 2025, Northern Virginia recorded the highest net absorption among the leading markets in the United States.
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CBRE Group. (February 26, 2026). Net absorption of data centers in the United States from 2016 to 2025 (in megawatts) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from /statistics/1224985/data-centers-net-absorption-in-the-usa/
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