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flag Global sovereign cloud spending to hit $80B in 2026, led by Europe’s rapid growth due to data sovereignty concerns.

flag Global sovereign cloud infrastructure spending is projected to reach $80 billion in 2026, a 35.6% rise from 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions and digital sovereignty efforts. flag Europe is expected to surpass North America in spending by 2027, with 83% growth, fueled by concerns over U.S. data access laws and reliance on foreign tech. flag Organizations are increasingly turning to local providers to keep data and economic benefits within national borders, particularly in regulated sectors. flag While China and North America lead in total spending, regional growth is strongest in West Asia, Africa, and Mature Asia/Pacific. flag Gartner estimates 20% of current workloads will shift to local providers, with most new spending going toward new or migrated systems.

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