PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1789876
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1789876
Edge Data Center Market Summary
The global edge data center market size was estimated at USD 12.36 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 109.91 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 28.9% from 2025 to 2033. The growth is attributed to the rising adoption of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, streaming services, and 5G across various industries, which generate massive volumes of network data and place increasing performance and computing demands on data centers.
The ability of edge data centers to provide localized processing and storage resources is a key driver of market growth, as it significantly reduces latency and enhances performance by bringing data computation closer to the source of generation. This proximity enables real-time data analysis and faster response times, which are critical for latency-sensitive applications such as autonomous vehicles, smart manufacturing, telemedicine, and augmented reality. As businesses increasingly rely on time-critical operations and seek to improve user experience, the demand for decentralized infrastructure like edge data centers is accelerating, positioning them as essential components in modern digital ecosystems.
Edge data centers are increasingly driving market growth by offering robust edge-to-cloud orchestration and enhanced security for distributed, low-latency applications. Key trend is the integration of secure access service edge (SASE) architectures, which combine WAN capabilities and cloud-based security at the network edge. This reduces latency by avoiding long backhauls to centralized data centers, while implementing identity-driven, real-time policy enforcement and micro-segmentation to protect data and applications at their origin. Consequently, as IoT, autonomous systems, and smart-city deployments expand, the demand for localized, optimized edge sites continues to drive investment in platforms that seamlessly manage workloads across edge and core environments.
For instance, in June 2025, Cisco launched its initiative to build AI-ready data centers and future-proof workspaces geared toward enterprises seeking low-latency edge processing capabilities. By combining advanced networking hardware with AI capabilities at edge locations, Cisco's move reflects that industry leaders are meeting corporate demand for high-performance, secure, and scalable edge infrastructure. This evolution, coupled with the increasing adoption of SASE frameworks, marks a significant transformation towards transitioning edge data centers from niche infrastructure to essential pillars of global IT architecture, driving accelerated market growth in the upcoming years.
Global Edge Data Center Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global edge data centermarket report based on component, facility size, end-use industry, and region.