GITNUXREPORT 2025

Cloud Industry Statistics

Cloud industry nears $833 billion market, driven by expanding cloud adoption globally.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Over 90% of enterprises are using cloud services in some capacity

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The adoption of multi-cloud strategies among enterprises is increasing, with nearly 70% now utilizing more than one cloud provider

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60% of organizations believe that multi-cloud offers better risk management

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Over 50% of enterprises migrated at least 50% of their workloads to the cloud during the COVID-19 pandemic

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92% of organizations believe that cloud security posture management is critical for success

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The average organization uses 1,935 cloud services, with roughly 35% of them being unauthorized

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Nearly 60% of companies see cost savings as the primary benefit of cloud migration

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The top three concerns for cloud adoption are security, cost, and compliance, cited by over 70% of organizations

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39% of companies are exploring cloud-native security solutions to enhance protection

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About 45% of cloud workloads are currently running in hybrid environments, highlighting the trend toward multi-cloud and hybrid deployments

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85% of organizations using cloud services are concerned about data privacy and security

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The remote work trend has accelerated cloud adoption, with over 75% of remote workers using cloud apps daily

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78% of organizations undergoing digital transformation identified cloud migration as a key enabler

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The biggest driver for cloud adoption is cost efficiency, cited by 72% of enterprises

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Over 70% of cloud users are interested in adopting AI-based security solutions to enhance cloud security

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More than 50% of cloud deployments now incorporate automation to improve efficiency and security

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The average lifecycle of a cloud project has decreased from 18 months to 12 months over the past five years, indicating faster cloud adoption and deployment cycles

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The number of cloud data centers worldwide is expected to reach over 600 by 2024

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Cloud service outages cost companies an average of $5,600 per minute, emphasizing the importance of reliable infrastructure

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The sustainability efforts in cloud data centers aim to reach 50% renewable energy use by 2025, driven by pressure to reduce carbon emissions

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The global cloud computing market is expected to reach $832.1 billion by 2025

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The public cloud services market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.3% from 2022 to 2027

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Nearly 75% of enterprise IT budgets are allocated to cloud services by 2024

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Cloud-native applications are expected to be responsible for over 70% of enterprise applications by 2025

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By 2024, over 80% of all enterprise workloads are expected to be deployed in the cloud

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The total amount of data stored in cloud data centers is expected to grow to 200 zettabytes by 2025

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The serverless computing market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 28% from 2023 to 2028

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Cloud security spending is expected to reach $12.5 billion in 2024

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By 2027, the global edge computing market is expected to reach $43.4 billion, driven by cloud integration

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Over 82% of enterprises plan to increase their investment in cloud infrastructure by 2025

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Cloud-based AI and machine learning are projected to grow at a CAGR of 45% over the next five years

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The hybrid cloud market is forecasted to be worth $148 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 19.5%

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The global Cloud Infrastructure Service market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.6% from 2023 to 2030

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The cloud gaming market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 39% from 2023 to 2030, reaching $7 billion in revenue

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The adoption of container-based cloud architectures increased by over 40% between 2020 and 2022

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The industry’s investment in cloud R&D has doubled over the past five years, reaching over $80 billion in 2023

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By 2025, 80% of enterprise data will be stored in public cloud environments

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The global hybrid cloud management market is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 22%

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Cloud disaster recovery market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20% through 2028, reaching $15 billion

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Edge computing services are anticipated to grow faster than traditional cloud services, with a CAGR of 33% through 2027

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The global enterprise cloud security market is expected to reach $37 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 15.4%

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According to a 2023 survey, 65% of IT leaders say their organizations will increase investment in cloud security

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The use of AI-driven cloud analytics is projected to grow at a CAGR of 40% through 2028

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Adoption of cloud-enabled IoT devices is expected to grow by 30% annually through 2027, sourcing more data and requiring more cloud integration

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The global multi-cloud storage market size is expected to reach $18 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 23.2%

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Public cloud security threats are increasing, with a 30% rise in reported breaches in 2023

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The rise of industry-specific cloud solutions is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% through 2028, driven by vertical-specific compliance and security needs

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Training and certification in cloud skills have increased by over 50% in the past three years, indicating growing demand for cloud expertise

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The use of blockchain technology within cloud services is increasing, with about 25% of cloud providers integrating blockchain solutions by 2023

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Industry-specific cloud platforms are expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% through 2030 to address vertical-specific compliance needs

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The global software-defined data center (SDDC) market is projected to reach $80 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 16.2%, driven by cloud adoption

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The total global spending on cloud infrastructure is predicted to exceed $134 billion in 2024, representing a significant growth from previous years

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Data from 2023 indicates that nearly 65% of the world’s data is stored in cloud environments, up from 50% in 2020, demonstrating rapid adoption

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The growth of the low-code/no-code cloud platforms is expected to accelerate at a CAGR of 23% through 2028, facilitating faster app development

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Globally, more than 80% of new enterprise applications are being built on cloud platforms, reflecting a shift towards cloud-native development

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Cloud service providers are investing heavily into AI and machine learning capabilities, with integrated AI services increasing by over 30% annually

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds approximately 32% of the cloud infrastructure market share as of 2023

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The Asia-Pacific region accounts for more than 40% of the global cloud market

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The SaaS segment accounts for nearly 60% of the total cloud market revenue

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The largest cloud providers combined account for over 60% of the total cloud market

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Market share among the top 5 cloud providers accounts for over 75% of the market, with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba, and IBM leading

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The trend toward edge AI processing is increasing, with over 60% of new AI deployments occurring at the edge to optimize cloud resource use

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The use of DevOps practices in cloud environment deployments has increased by 50% since 2019, improving deployment speed and reliability

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Key Highlights

The global cloud computing market is expected to reach $832.1 billion by 2025
Over 90% of enterprises are using cloud services in some capacity
The public cloud services market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.3% from 2022 to 2027
Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds approximately 32% of the cloud infrastructure market share as of 2023
The number of cloud data centers worldwide is expected to reach over 600 by 2024
Nearly 75% of enterprise IT budgets are allocated to cloud services by 2024
Cloud-native applications are expected to be responsible for over 70% of enterprise applications by 2025
By 2024, over 80% of all enterprise workloads are expected to be deployed in the cloud
The total amount of data stored in cloud data centers is expected to grow to 200 zettabytes by 2025
The adoption of multi-cloud strategies among enterprises is increasing, with nearly 70% now utilizing more than one cloud provider
60% of organizations believe that multi-cloud offers better risk management
The Asia-Pacific region accounts for more than 40% of the global cloud market
Over 50% of enterprises migrated at least 50% of their workloads to the cloud during the COVID-19 pandemic

The cloud industry is reshaping the global digital landscape at an unprecedented pace, with projections indicating it will reach over $832 billion by 2025, as more than 90% of enterprises rely on its transformative capabilities to drive innovation, security, and efficiency.

Enterprise Adoption and Usage

Over 90% of enterprises are using cloud services in some capacity
The adoption of multi-cloud strategies among enterprises is increasing, with nearly 70% now utilizing more than one cloud provider
60% of organizations believe that multi-cloud offers better risk management
Over 50% of enterprises migrated at least 50% of their workloads to the cloud during the COVID-19 pandemic
92% of organizations believe that cloud security posture management is critical for success
The average organization uses 1,935 cloud services, with roughly 35% of them being unauthorized
Nearly 60% of companies see cost savings as the primary benefit of cloud migration
The top three concerns for cloud adoption are security, cost, and compliance, cited by over 70% of organizations
39% of companies are exploring cloud-native security solutions to enhance protection
About 45% of cloud workloads are currently running in hybrid environments, highlighting the trend toward multi-cloud and hybrid deployments
85% of organizations using cloud services are concerned about data privacy and security
The remote work trend has accelerated cloud adoption, with over 75% of remote workers using cloud apps daily
78% of organizations undergoing digital transformation identified cloud migration as a key enabler
The biggest driver for cloud adoption is cost efficiency, cited by 72% of enterprises
Over 70% of cloud users are interested in adopting AI-based security solutions to enhance cloud security
More than 50% of cloud deployments now incorporate automation to improve efficiency and security
The average lifecycle of a cloud project has decreased from 18 months to 12 months over the past five years, indicating faster cloud adoption and deployment cycles

Enterprise Adoption and Usage Interpretation

With over 90% of enterprises embracing the cloud—often secretly juggling nearly 2,000 services—it's clear that in the digital age, managing risks, costs, and security is a high-wire act where automation, hybrid environments, and AI-driven defenses are becoming the new safety nets.

Infrastructure and Data Centers

The number of cloud data centers worldwide is expected to reach over 600 by 2024
Cloud service outages cost companies an average of $5,600 per minute, emphasizing the importance of reliable infrastructure
The sustainability efforts in cloud data centers aim to reach 50% renewable energy use by 2025, driven by pressure to reduce carbon emissions

Infrastructure and Data Centers Interpretation

As the cloud's digital infrastructure skyrockets past 600 data centers by 2024 and outages clock in at a hefty $5,600 per minute, the industry’s push toward 50% renewable energy by 2025 underscores a critical shift: reliable, eco-conscious cloud services are no longer optional but essential for sustainable success.

Market Growth and Projections

The global cloud computing market is expected to reach $832.1 billion by 2025
The public cloud services market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.3% from 2022 to 2027
Nearly 75% of enterprise IT budgets are allocated to cloud services by 2024
Cloud-native applications are expected to be responsible for over 70% of enterprise applications by 2025
By 2024, over 80% of all enterprise workloads are expected to be deployed in the cloud
The total amount of data stored in cloud data centers is expected to grow to 200 zettabytes by 2025
The serverless computing market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 28% from 2023 to 2028
Cloud security spending is expected to reach $12.5 billion in 2024
By 2027, the global edge computing market is expected to reach $43.4 billion, driven by cloud integration
Over 82% of enterprises plan to increase their investment in cloud infrastructure by 2025
Cloud-based AI and machine learning are projected to grow at a CAGR of 45% over the next five years
The hybrid cloud market is forecasted to be worth $148 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 19.5%
The global Cloud Infrastructure Service market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.6% from 2023 to 2030
The cloud gaming market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 39% from 2023 to 2030, reaching $7 billion in revenue
The adoption of container-based cloud architectures increased by over 40% between 2020 and 2022
The industry’s investment in cloud R&D has doubled over the past five years, reaching over $80 billion in 2023
By 2025, 80% of enterprise data will be stored in public cloud environments
The global hybrid cloud management market is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 22%
Cloud disaster recovery market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20% through 2028, reaching $15 billion
Edge computing services are anticipated to grow faster than traditional cloud services, with a CAGR of 33% through 2027
The global enterprise cloud security market is expected to reach $37 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 15.4%
According to a 2023 survey, 65% of IT leaders say their organizations will increase investment in cloud security
The use of AI-driven cloud analytics is projected to grow at a CAGR of 40% through 2028
Adoption of cloud-enabled IoT devices is expected to grow by 30% annually through 2027, sourcing more data and requiring more cloud integration
The global multi-cloud storage market size is expected to reach $18 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 23.2%
Public cloud security threats are increasing, with a 30% rise in reported breaches in 2023
The rise of industry-specific cloud solutions is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% through 2028, driven by vertical-specific compliance and security needs
Training and certification in cloud skills have increased by over 50% in the past three years, indicating growing demand for cloud expertise
The use of blockchain technology within cloud services is increasing, with about 25% of cloud providers integrating blockchain solutions by 2023
Industry-specific cloud platforms are expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% through 2030 to address vertical-specific compliance needs
The global software-defined data center (SDDC) market is projected to reach $80 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 16.2%, driven by cloud adoption
The total global spending on cloud infrastructure is predicted to exceed $134 billion in 2024, representing a significant growth from previous years
Data from 2023 indicates that nearly 65% of the world’s data is stored in cloud environments, up from 50% in 2020, demonstrating rapid adoption
The growth of the low-code/no-code cloud platforms is expected to accelerate at a CAGR of 23% through 2028, facilitating faster app development
Globally, more than 80% of new enterprise applications are being built on cloud platforms, reflecting a shift towards cloud-native development
Cloud service providers are investing heavily into AI and machine learning capabilities, with integrated AI services increasing by over 30% annually

Market Growth and Projections Interpretation

As cloud computing's market weaves its way toward an $832.1 billion future by 2025, enterprises are betting their digital future on an ever-expanding sky where over 80% of workloads will cloud-lift, fueling a data tsunami of 200 zettabytes and an AI boom that’s set to grow at a 45% CAGR—making it clear that in digital ascension, the cloud isn’t just a service, it's the new universe.

Market Share and Competitive Landscape

Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds approximately 32% of the cloud infrastructure market share as of 2023
The Asia-Pacific region accounts for more than 40% of the global cloud market
The SaaS segment accounts for nearly 60% of the total cloud market revenue
The largest cloud providers combined account for over 60% of the total cloud market
Market share among the top 5 cloud providers accounts for over 75% of the market, with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba, and IBM leading

Market Share and Competitive Landscape Interpretation

With Amazon Web Services commanding around a third of the market and the top five providers capturing over 75%, the cloud landscape is a high-stakes arena where dominance and regional growth—especially in Asia-Pacific—shape the future of digital infrastructure, even as SaaS continues to dominate revenue streams.

Technological Trends and Innovations

The trend toward edge AI processing is increasing, with over 60% of new AI deployments occurring at the edge to optimize cloud resource use
The use of DevOps practices in cloud environment deployments has increased by 50% since 2019, improving deployment speed and reliability

Technological Trends and Innovations Interpretation

As edge AI takes the spotlight with over 60% of new deployments bringing processing closer to the user, and DevOps practices boosting deployment agility by 50%, the cloud industry is clearly rewiring itself for smarter, faster, and more localized digital breakthroughs.