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Cloud Computing Stats 2025

Maximus Soares
February 11, 2025
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The cloud has become the backbone of modern business. From small startups to global enterprises, organizations are shifting more of their operations to the cloud each year, driven by the need for flexibility, scalability, and innovation. But what does this transformation actually look like in numbers?

We've gathered 60 key statistics that reveal the current state of cloud computing in 2025. Whether you're planning your company's cloud strategy or simply curious about where the industry is headed, these figures offer valuable insights into spending trends, technological advances, and the growing impact of AI on cloud services.

Market Size and Growth

  1. The global cloud computing market is expected to reach $912.77 billion in 2025.
  2. The market is projected to grow at a 21.20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025 to 2034.
  3. End-user spending on cloud services is forecast to hit $723.4 billion in 2025.
  4. Global cloud spending is expected to increase by 21.5% in 2025 compared to 2024.
Cloud Computing Market Data infographic showcasing key industry statistics for 2025. The global cloud computing market is projected to reach $912.77 billion by 2025. The CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is expected to be 21.20% from 2025 to 2034. End-user spending on cloud services is forecasted to reach $723.4 billion in 2025. Global cloud spending is anticipated to increase by 21.5% in 2025 compared to 2024. Data presented in four colored sections: Market Size (purple), CAGR (blue), End-User Spending (orange), and Spending Increase (beige).

Market Leaders and Segments

  1. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 31% market share as the largest public cloud provider.
  2. Microsoft Azure has a 21% market share.
  3. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) accounts for 12% of the cloud market.
  4. Spending on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) will approach $300 billion in 2025.
  5. Infrastructure services are expected to grow by 25% in 2025.
  6. Platform services are projected to grow by 22% in 2025.
  7. The hybrid cloud market is forecast to reach $128.01 billion by 2025.
  8. The edge computing market is projected to reach $15.7 billion by 2025.
Market Share of Leading Cloud Providers infographic. Amazon Web Services (AWS) leads the cloud market with 31% share, making it the largest public cloud provider. Microsoft Azure holds 21% market share, ranking as the second-largest cloud service provider. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) comes in third with 12% market share. The chart visually represents these market shares using orange, blue, and red cylindrical bars, corresponding to AWS, Azure, and GCP, respectively.

Cloud Usage and Adoption

  1. 96% of companies are expected to use public cloud services in 2025.
  2. 84% of companies are anticipated to use private cloud services.
  3. 51% of IT spending will shift from traditional tools to cloud solutions by 2025.
  4. 75% of enterprises are focusing on developing cloud-native applications.
  5. 92% of companies are expected to adopt multi-cloud strategies.

Data Storage and Management

  1. 100 zettabytes of data will be stored in the cloud by 2025.
  2. 60% of all corporate data is expected to reside in cloud storage.
  3. Total global data is projected to reach 200 zettabytes by 2025.
  4. 50% of all data worldwide will be stored in the cloud by 2025.
  5. Cloud-based data warehouses have grown by over 100% in recent years.
Cloud Data Storage Projections infographic for 2025. Key insights include: 100% Growth in cloud-based data warehouses, 100 Zettabytes of data projected to be stored in the cloud, 50% Global Data expected to be cloud-stored, 60% Corporate Data anticipated in cloud storage, and a total global data projection of 200 Zettabytes. The visual uses a central cloud icon with five color-coded data points: orange for growth, blue for cloud storage volume, yellow for global data percentage, green for corporate data, and light green for total global data.

Industry-Specific Trends

  1. Banking, software/information services, and telecommunications will together spend $326 billion on public cloud services by 2027.
  2. The AI market in cloud computing is projected to reach $97.9 billion by 2025.
  3. The quantum computing market is expected to grow to $1.7 billion by 2026.
  4. The FinOps market is projected to grow at a 34.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2025.

Security and Compliance

  1. 94% of businesses are expected to note improvements in security after moving to the cloud.
  2. 85% of enterprises are anticipated to adopt multi-cloud strategies for their big data initiatives.

Cost and Efficiency

  1. 82% of cloud decision-makers cite managing cloud spend as their main challenge.
  2. 80% of enterprises plan to increase their cloud investment despite economic uncertainties.
  3. The serverless computing market is projected to reach $14.1 billion by 2025.

Workforce and Skills

  1. Demand for cloud computing skills is projected to grow by 25% in 2025.
  2. 70% of IT professionals are expected to have cloud-related certifications by 2025.
  3. Remote work enabled by cloud technologies is anticipated to increase by 30% in 2025.
  4. Cloud-native development skills are projected to surge by 40%.
  5. 60% of organizations are expected to face a shortage of cloud computing talent in 2025.
Cloud Computing Skills infographic highlighting future trends in cloud expertise. The Growth Projection shows that demand for cloud computing skills is expected to increase by 25% in 2025. The Certification Expectation indicates that 70% of IT professionals are anticipated to hold cloud-related certifications by 2025. The visual features two color-coded sections: purple for skill growth and blue for certification trends, with icons representing career advancement and credentials.

Sustainability

  1. 50% of cloud providers are expected to have carbon-neutral data centers by 2025.
  2. Energy-efficient cloud solutions are projected to reduce IT-related carbon emissions by 20%.
  3. 70% of businesses are anticipated to factor sustainability into their cloud provider decisions.
  4. Cloud-enabled smart city initiatives are expected to reduce urban energy consumption by 15%.
Sustainability in Cloud Computing infographic highlighting key eco-friendly initiatives. The graphic includes four key areas: Smart City Initiatives (urban energy reduction via cloud tech), Carbon-Neutral Data Centers (cloud providers aiming for carbon neutrality), Business Sustainability Decisions (companies prioritizing sustainability), and Energy-Efficient Solutions (IT solutions reducing carbon emissions). A central interconnected symbol visually represents the synergy between these sustainability efforts.

Emerging Technologies

  1. 80% of enterprises are projected to utilize AI-powered cloud services.
  2. 10x faster data processing with 5G integration in cloud computing.
  3. The Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) market is anticipated to grow by 50%.
  4. The number of IoT devices connected to the cloud is projected to reach 75 billion.
  5. The AR/VR cloud services market is expected to grow by 70%.

Performance and Reliability

  1. Cloud service uptime is projected to reach 99.999% reliability for major providers.
  2. Edge computing is expected to reduce latency by 60% for cloud-based applications.
  3. 90% of organizations are anticipated to use cloud monitoring tools for performance optimization.
  4. Hybrid cloud solutions are projected to improve disaster recovery times by 40%.
  5. Multi-cloud strategies are expected to boost application availability by 30%.

Industry Adoption

  1. 95% of healthcare organizations are projected to use cloud services for patient data management.
  2. The financial services industry is expected to increase its cloud spending by 25% in 2025.
  3. 80% of educational institutions are anticipated to rely on cloud-based learning management systems.
  4. The retail sector is projected to boost its cloud-based inventory management by 35%.
  5. Government agencies are expected to migrate 50% of their IT infrastructure to the cloud.

Regional Growth

  1. North America’s cloud computing market is projected to reach $474.46 billion in 2025.
  2. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to see the fastest cloud computing growth at a 25% CAGR.
  3. The European cloud market is anticipated to reach $100 billion by 2025.
  4. Cloud adoption in the Middle East and Africa is projected to grow by 35% in 2025.
  5. The Latin American cloud services market is expected to surpass $20 billion.

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Maximus Soares
February 11, 2025