Jakarta, INTI - Indonesia ranks fourth in Asia and has the largest data center infrastructure footprint in Southeast Asia, with 204 data center facilities recorded as of September 2026.
This rapid expansion has been driven by the growing adoption of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), alongside the continued expansion of the digital economy. The facilities are spread across 32 cities and operated by 87 national and international providers.
Jakarta Leads Indonesia’s Data Center Expansion
DKI Jakarta remains the country’s primary digital infrastructure hub, accounting for more than half of Indonesia’s total data center facilities. The capital is home to 107 data centers, including Google Cloud’s operations and an AI-ready facility developed through a collaboration between Equinix and Astra.
Riau Islands ranks second with 20 facilities, all concentrated in Batam. The city has been developed as a Special Economic Zone focused on digital infrastructure, positioning it to accommodate growing demand for data center capacity from neighboring Singapore.
West Java ranks third with 19 facilities distributed across five economic corridors. Areas such as Cikarang have emerged as major data center locations, hosting the National Data Center as well as large-scale hyperscale facilities operated by DCI Indonesia.
East Java serves as a key digital infrastructure hub for eastern Indonesia, with 10 facilities. Nine are located in Surabaya, while another facility is situated in Malang.
Bali, meanwhile, is not only an international tourism destination but also hosts eight data centers. The province plays an important role in international connectivity as a landing point for subsea cables, supporting the stability and resilience of regional digital networks.
Makassar serves as a gateway for digital transformation across Sulawesi and surrounding regions, supported by four data center facilities. The availability of local infrastructure is important for improving internet access and digital services across eastern Indonesia.
North Sumatra, Riau, South Sumatra, and Yogyakarta each have three data center facilities, occupying the next positions in the distribution. The emergence of retail data center clusters in these cities reflects the growing decentralization of digital infrastructure beyond Java.
Data Center Growth Drives Demand for Sustainable Infrastructure
National IT power capacity is projected to increase significantly, reaching an estimated 3.5 gigawatts by 2030. This rapid expansion positions the data center industry as a key driver of Indonesia’s future digital economy.
However, the industry is also facing increasing pressure to transition toward greener data center operations. The adoption of energy-efficient technologies and sustainable practices will be essential to reduce carbon emissions and significantly improve water-use efficiency as data center demand continues to grow.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s expanding data center infrastructure reflects the country’s growing digital economy and rising demand for cloud computing and AI. With Jakarta remaining the primary hub while new clusters emerge across other regions, the industry is entering a period of significant growth. However, achieving sustainable expansion will require greater investment in energy efficiency, green data centers, and resilient digital infrastructure to support Indonesia’s long-term digital ambitions.
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