Mexico is quickly emerging as one of Latin America’s leading destinations for data center investment. As cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and Industry 4.0 continue to expand, the demand for digital infrastructure is accelerating. And Mexico is at the center of this digital transformation.
Why Mexico Is the New Digital Hub of Latin America
The data center market in Mexico is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.07% (2024–2029), reaching a projected 480 MW in installed IT capacity by 2029.
Several factors make Mexico an ideal location for this boom:
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Strategic location linking North and South America with strong U.S. connectivity.
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Competitive operational costs and available industrial real estate.
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Renewable energy resources (solar, wind) aligned with global sustainability goals.
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A fast-developing talent base in engineering and IT services.
Querétaro leads this transformation, concentrating 65% of Mexico’s installed capacity and attracting hyperscale projects from AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud. Download the e-book for a detailed list of data center investments in Mexico.
Mexico's Data Center Forecast
Source: Data Center Dynamics with information from MEXDC
Growth Drivers: What’s Fueling the Expansion
The major forces driving growth in the data center sector in Mexico include:
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Cloud adoption has surged over 30% in Latin America.
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AI and generative models are increasing global computing demand, with workloads consuming up to 33× more energy.
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5G and IoT create new requirements for edge computing and low-latency operations.
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Nearshoring is boosting demand for local data processing as manufacturing and tech companies move operations closer to the U.S.
Explore the full analysis in the e-book: Data Centers in Mexico 2025
Challenges and Opportunities
Despite its rapid growth, the market faces critical challenges — and opportunities for innovation:
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Energy reliability and cost: Electricity represents up to 75% of total operating costs.
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Grid interconnection delays in regions like Querétaro require energy innovation.
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Talent development: Engineering and cooling system specialists are in high demand.
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Regulatory streamlining: Simplifying permits can unlock billions in additional investment.
The Energy Equation: Sustainability as a Competitive Edge
Energy efficiency is now a defining factor in site selection. Mexico's potential lies in its solar and wind resources, combined with new distributed generation rules (up to 0.7 MW interconnections).
Prodensa Energy supports data center developers with:
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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for grid resilience.
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Integrated solar-photovoltaic and hybrid power models.
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Energy optimization to lower long-term operating costs.
Mexico’s Digital Map: Key Regions and Players
According to the Mexican Data Center Association (MEXDC), Mexico will receive over USD $9.2 billion in direct investment by 2029, generating more than 14,000 indirect jobs.
The main hubs include:
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Querétaro: 26 projects under development, including hyperscale campuses by Microsoft Azure and CloudHQ.
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Monterrey & Guadalajara: Emerging ecosystems with strong industrial and educational infrastructure.
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Mexico City & State of Mexico: Established enterprise and colocation hubs.
Top operators include Telmex (Triara), KIO Networks, Equinix, CloudHQ, and MetroCarrier, which together represent 66% of national capacity.
The Future: AI, 5G, and Mexico’s Role by 2030
By 2030, 70% of global data center demand will come from AI workloads. In Mexico, capacity is expected to rise by 33% annually, fueled by:
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Expanding 5G infrastructure and low-latency applications.
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Increased data sovereignty and cybersecurity regulations.
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New industrial parks designed for digital infrastructure growth.
Mexico’s contribution could reach 5.2% of national GDP by 2029 — equivalent to USD $73.5 billion in impact.
Download the eBook
The Data Centers in Mexico 2025 e-book is an overview of the country’s digital infrastructure landscape — combining economic, technical, and strategic insights.
Inside, you’ll find:
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Market data, growth forecasts, and investment trends.
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Maps of industrial and connectivity hubs.
- Technical talent demands and trends.
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Key players and a list of recent investments in the sector.
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Challenges, opportunities and local resources.
Prodensa's Experience
For 40 years, Prodensa has helped foreign manufacturers launch, operate, and thrive in Mexico. From production facilities and shared service centers to large-scale solar farms, we partner with global clients to deliver the project management expertise and local insight that drive efficiency and long-term success.
