Tracked Facilities
19
37% operational
Continental Intelligence Report
Africa AI Data Center Intelligence Report
19 tracked AI data centers with 1.3 GW of known capacity. 37% operational. Across 7 countries.
Executive Summary
Africa operates 19 tracked AI data center facilities with a combined known capacity of 1.3 GW. 37% of facilities are currently operational, spread across 7 countries. The pipeline includes 9 planned, 2 under construction, 1 announced facilities.
Total Capacity
1.3 GW
Known IT load
Countries
7
Geographic spread
Dataset Updated
2026-04-04
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Pipeline Analysis
Status Breakdown
Planned9
Operational7
Under Construction2
Announced1
Energy Profile
Renewable5
Mixed5
Grid3
Hydroelectric1
Grid (Egyptian Electricity Holding Company)1
Unknown1
Grid with on-site backup generation1
Grid + On-site Generation1
Grid (enhanced reliability planned)1
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Top Facilities by Capacity
Preview of the largest facilities. Full inventory included in report.
Geographic Distribution
South Africa7
Nigeria4
Egypt3
Morocco2
Ethiopia1
Operator Landscape
Top Operators
NVIDIA5
Microsoft4
Cassava Technologies4
Africa Data Centres4
Amazon2
What's Included in This Report
Executive Summary
Key findings and market positioning for Africa.
Full Facility Inventory
All 19 facilities with capacity, status, energy, and coordinates.
Status & Energy Analysis
Pipeline breakdown, operational readiness, and power sourcing profile.
Geographic Breakdown
Country and regional concentration of Africa's AI infrastructure.
JSON + CSV Export
Machine-readable export with all structured fields for your own tools.
Source Citations
Every data point linked to original reporting for verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many AI data centers does Africa have?
The AI Data Center Index tracks 19 facilities associated with Africa, representing 1.3 GW of known IT capacity. 37% are currently operational.
What is included in the Africa intelligence report?
The report includes an executive summary, full facility inventory with capacity and coordinates, status and energy breakdowns, geographic distribution, source citations, and machine-readable JSON/CSV exports.
How is the report delivered?
Reports are delivered as a PDF plus structured JSON/CSV data export, typically within 24 hours of purchase.