Country Intelligence Report

South Africa AI Data Center Intelligence Report

7 tracked AI data centers with 440 MW of known capacity. 86% operational.

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Executive Summary

South Africa operates 7 tracked AI data center facilities with a combined known capacity of 440 MW. 86% of facilities are currently operational. The pipeline includes 1 under construction facilities.

Tracked Facilities

7

86% operational

Total Capacity

440 MW

Known IT load

Dataset Updated

2026-04-04

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Pipeline Analysis

Status Breakdown

Operational6
Under Construction1

Energy Profile

Mixed4
Grid2
Renewable1

Preview

Top Facilities by Capacity

Preview of the largest facilities. Full inventory included in report.

Operator Landscape

Top Operators

Microsoft2
Amazon Web Services2
Amazon1
AWS1
Google1

What's Included in This Report

Executive Summary

Key findings and market positioning for South Africa.

Full Facility Inventory

All 7 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 South 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 South Africa have?

The AI Data Center Index tracks 7 facilities associated with South Africa, representing 440 MW of known IT capacity. 86% are currently operational.

What is included in the South 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.

Purchase Report — $29

PDF report with full facility data, analytical breakdowns, and JSON/CSV export. Delivered within 24 hours.

You'll receive an email with the report and payment details. No credit card required upfront.