Country Comparison
Canada vs United States
The United States leads global AI infrastructure by every measure — facility count, capacity, and hyperscaler concentration. Canada is a smaller but growing market, attracting AI data center investment through favorable power costs, cooler climates, and proximity to US markets. Quebec's cheap hydroelectric power and Ontario's tech hubs make Canada an increasingly competitive alternative to high-cost US markets.
Scale Comparison
Status Breakdown
Canada
Under Construction4
Operational2
Planned1
Announced1
United States
Operational46
Under Construction16
Planned13
Announced9
Energy Mix
Canada
Fossil / Gas2
Hydroelectric2
Unknown2
Mixed1
Renewable1
United States
Renewable44
Nuclear15
Mixed11
Unknown8
Fossil / Gas3
Grid (utility-powered) + Regional Grid Upgrades1
Grid (ERCOT) with potential on-site generation1
Hydroelectric1
Top Operators in Canada
O'Leary Ventures1 facility
Municipal District of Greenview1 facility
Beacon AI Centers1 facility
Nadia Partners1 facility
Bell Canada (BCE)1 facility
Top Operators in United States
Meta16 facilities
Microsoft14 facilities
Google12 facilities
Amazon Web Services12 facilities
NVIDIA4 facilities
Largest in Canada
Frequently asked questions
- How does Canada compare to United States in AI data centers?
- Canada has 8 tracked AI data center facilities with 13.0 GW of capacity, compared to United States's 84 facilities with 70.6 GW. See the full breakdown of status, energy, and operators above.
- Which country has more AI data center capacity, Canada or United States?
- United States leads with 70.6 GW of known capacity versus Canada's 13.0 GW.
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