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Northern Virginia was by far the world’s largest data center market by total inventory as of the first quarter of 2025. The region had a reported inventory of over ** MW, which was more than twice that of Atlanta, the second-largest market.

Northern Virginia remains the world’s most important data center market

The Northern Virginia region has established a remarkable position as a data center hub. Data center facilities cluster around Loudon, Prince William, and Fairfax counties, with operators keen to locate close to east coast metropolitan areas and key subsea cables. Vacancy rates in such facilities are notably low, reflecting the continued demand for capacity in the region. However, new rules and standards could see a slowdown in construction moving forward. In addition, while Northern Virginia is not the world’s most expensive market for data center construction, considerably lower construction costs in alternative North American markets could prompt investors to reassess.

London is the largest of Europe’s FLAPD markets

Europe’s leading data center hubs are often collectively referred to as the FLAPD market, standing for Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin. These markets are driving forward a European data center industry forecast to generate * U.S. dollars in 2026, with newly adopted European Union sustainability reporting requirements set to dominate the agenda.