France's AI-Ready Data Center Colocation Market to Surge to $3.57B by 2030, Driven by Equinix Expansion and Major NVIDIA-Backed Joint Venture
The France Data Center Colocation Market was valued at USD 1.09 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.57 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.86%. According to the report "France Data Center Colocation Market - Supply & Demand Analysis 2025-2030" by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the country is rapidly advancing its digital infrastructure to meet the rising demand for AI-ready data centers. France has emerged as a key player in Europe’s colocation market, driven by substantial investments from global tech giants and strategic partnerships. In February 2025, Equinix launched its PA13x data center facility in Paris, backed by a $361 million investment. This facility is part of a broader trend where operators are prioritizing AI-optimized infrastructure to support high-performance computing workloads. A major development in the sector is the announcement of a joint venture between Bpifrance, the French national investment bank, MGX, a UAE-based investment fund, Mistral AI, a leading French AI company, and NVIDIA. The partnership aims to build a state-of-the-art AI-ready data center campus in France with a planned power capacity of 1,400 MW. Construction is set to begin in the second quarter of 2026, with full operations expected by 2028. This initiative reflects a growing industry shift toward specialized infrastructure capable of handling the energy-intensive demands of large-scale AI training and inference. As AI adoption accelerates across industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, data center operators are expanding their capacity and upgrading facilities to support higher power densities and advanced cooling systems. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market, including colocation revenue trends, pricing dynamics, and key growth drivers. It also evaluates the competitive landscape, offering insights into market share based on IT power capacity and revenue across major operators. The vendor landscape section details existing and upcoming providers, listing their number of data centers, white floor area, IT power capacity, and geographic footprint. France’s strategic location in Europe, combined with strong government support for digital innovation and sustainable infrastructure, positions it as a preferred destination for data center investments. The country’s focus on green energy integration and energy efficiency standards further enhances its appeal. With AI-driven demand reshaping the data center ecosystem, France is poised for sustained growth in colocation services. The combination of private investment, public-private partnerships, and technological advancements underscores the nation’s ambition to become a central hub for AI infrastructure in Europe.
