GITNUXREPORT 2025

Infrastructure Industry Statistics

Global infrastructure demand projected at $94 trillion by 2040.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global infrastructure sector growth is largely driven by investments in renewable energy, transportation, and water management, accounting for over 80% of new projects

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The world's largest solar power plant, the Bhadla Solar Park in India, has a capacity of 2,245 MW, necessitating extensive grid and infrastructure support

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The deficit of affordable housing infrastructure in urban areas is estimated at over $4.5 trillion globally by 2030, indicating significant investment needs

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The global infrastructure investment demand is projected to reach $94 trillion by 2040

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The construction industry accounts for approximately 13% of global GDP

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In 2022, the global infrastructure market was valued at approximately $2.57 trillion

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Asia-Pacific is expected to invest over $22 trillion in infrastructure from 2020 to 2030

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The United States alone has an infrastructure valuation of over $3.8 trillion

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Global smart infrastructure market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.7% from 2023 to 2030

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The budget for infrastructure projects in the European Union is approximately €600 billion annually

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The global urban infrastructure market is projected to reach $374 billion by 2027

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Over 60% of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2030, increasing infrastructure demand

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The global tunnel construction market was valued at $29 billion in 2022

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Infrastructure spending in India is projected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2025

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The global power infrastructure market size was valued at $1.3 trillion in 2021 and is expected to grow significantly

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The rail infrastructure sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% through 2027

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Asia-Pacific accounts for over 50% of global construction equipment sales, indicating high infrastructure activity

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The global corrosion protection coating market in infrastructure is projected to reach $11.2 billion by 2028

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Investment in renewable energy infrastructure globally exceeded $500 billion in 2022

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The Asia-Pacific region accounts for about 40% of global infrastructure investment

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The global infrastructure automation market is expected to reach $19.57 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.2%

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The global water infrastructure market size was valued at $63.8 billion in 2020, with expected steady growth

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The infrastructure sector contributed approximately $2.8 trillion to the US economy in 2021, showing its economic significance

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The global transportation infrastructure market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% through 2028

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Asia-Pacific's urban infrastructure market alone is expected to reach $200 billion by 2030

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Renewable energy infrastructure investments accounted for nearly 70% of total global infrastructure investment in 2022

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The global railway infrastructure market is expected to hit $250 billion by 2030

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Infrastructure development in Africa is expected to require over $170 billion annually until 2030 to meet development goals

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The global port infrastructure market size was valued at $31.4 billion in 2021, with significant growth anticipated

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The global market for smart city infrastructure is projected to reach $820 billion by 2027

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The global energy infrastructure sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2022 to 2030

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Approximately 1.5 billion people globally lack access to reliable electricity, highlighting infrastructure gaps

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The global market for civil engineering services is projected to reach $580 billion by 2028

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China invests about $350 billion annually in its infrastructure sector, making it one of the largest investors worldwide

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The global concrete market size was valued at $717 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow

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The global infrastructure visualization market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.8% till 2028

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In 2023, approximately $4.3 trillion worldwide was invested in infrastructure projects, with transportation and energy leading

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The global urban rail transit market is projected to reach $38 billion by 2026

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Infrastructure-related construction projects account for over 70% of new construction activity in many emerging markets

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The global water and wastewater treatment equipment market is expected to reach $56 billion by 2027

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Workforce shortages in skilled construction labor are expected to grow by 15% globally through 2025, driving automation and technology adoption

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The global wind turbine manufacturing market is projected to reach $70 billion by 2030, reflecting infrastructure investment in renewable energy

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The total value of infrastructure assets under management globally is estimated at over $25 trillion

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Global spending on infrastructure is projected to reach $9 trillion annually by 2030, supporting sustainable development goals

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The energy storage market, critical for renewable infrastructure, is projected to grow to $22.3 billion by 2028

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The number of road vehicles worldwide is expected to reach 2 billion by 2030, increasing infrastructure demand for roads and bridges

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The global infrastructure cybersecurity market is projected to reach $10.4 billion by 2028, reflecting increased digitization

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The construction equipment market is expected to reach $228 billion by 2027, driven by infrastructure projects worldwide

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Urban infrastructure investments are expected to reach $320 billion annually by 2030, supporting growing megacities

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The global infrastructure finance market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2027, signifying increasing funding availability

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The global electrical infrastructure market size is projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2026, with high growth in smart grid technologies

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Approximately 60% of the world's energy infrastructure is over 30 years old, necessitating upgrades

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The Asia-Pacific urban infrastructure market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2022 to 2030, indicating massive market expansion

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The global digital infrastructure market is expected to reach $462 billion by 2025, driven by cloud computing and IoT

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Infrastructure-related steel consumption accounts for roughly 50% of global steel production, highlighting its importance in construction

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The global renewable energy infrastructure market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2023 to 2030, reaching over $1.5 trillion

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The number of smart city projects worldwide is expected to exceed 1,200 by 2025, representing significant infrastructure modernization efforts

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Approximately 85% of the world’s population now uses some form of internet, enabling digital infrastructure growth

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The global concrete recycling market is expected to reach $4.9 billion by 2025, supporting sustainable infrastructure development

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The total investment in smart grids worldwide is projected to reach $61 billion by 2030, emphasizing modernization of electrical infrastructure

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In 2023, the global infrastructure project pipeline was valued at over $50 trillion, covering sectors from transportation to water

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The global wind energy capacity reached over 837 GW in 2022, requiring extensive infrastructure for manufacturing, installation, and maintenance

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Smart transportation infrastructure investments are expected to reach $180 billion globally by 2027, supporting autonomous and connected vehicles

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The number of high-speed rail lines in operation worldwide exceeds 25,000 km, with China leading with over 22,000 km

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The world's longest bridge, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China, is 164.8 km long

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The transport infrastructure sector in Africa is expected to require over $150 billion annually until 2030, to close the infrastructure gap

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Approximately 75% of the world's bridges are over 50 years old, indicating the need for infrastructure renewal

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The average age of bridges in the US is over 43 years, with approximately 42,000 considered structurally deficient, underscoring urgent infrastructure needs

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The total global total length of high-speed rail is projected to reach 50,000 km by 2040, driven primarily by China and Europe

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Key Highlights

The global infrastructure investment demand is projected to reach $94 trillion by 2040
The construction industry accounts for approximately 13% of global GDP
In 2022, the global infrastructure market was valued at approximately $2.57 trillion
Asia-Pacific is expected to invest over $22 trillion in infrastructure from 2020 to 2030
The United States alone has an infrastructure valuation of over $3.8 trillion
Global smart infrastructure market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.7% from 2023 to 2030
The budget for infrastructure projects in the European Union is approximately €600 billion annually
The global urban infrastructure market is projected to reach $374 billion by 2027
Over 60% of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2030, increasing infrastructure demand
The global tunnel construction market was valued at $29 billion in 2022
Infrastructure spending in India is projected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2025
The global power infrastructure market size was valued at $1.3 trillion in 2021 and is expected to grow significantly
The rail infrastructure sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% through 2027

The infrastructure industry is on the brink of unprecedented growth, with global investments projected to soar to over $94 trillion by 2040, transforming cities, energy systems, and transportation networks worldwide.

Energy & Renewable Infrastructure Projects

The global infrastructure sector growth is largely driven by investments in renewable energy, transportation, and water management, accounting for over 80% of new projects
The world's largest solar power plant, the Bhadla Solar Park in India, has a capacity of 2,245 MW, necessitating extensive grid and infrastructure support

Energy & Renewable Infrastructure Projects Interpretation

With over 80% of new infrastructure projects powering the shift toward renewables, the Bhadla Solar Park stands as a shining symbol of this green revolution—proof that global infrastructure growth is now untethered from traditional fossil fuels and fully fueled by solar ambition.

Housing & Social Infrastructure Challenges

The deficit of affordable housing infrastructure in urban areas is estimated at over $4.5 trillion globally by 2030, indicating significant investment needs

Housing & Social Infrastructure Challenges Interpretation

With an estimated $4.5 trillion gap in affordable urban housing infrastructure by 2030, it's clear that addressing this deficit isn't just a matter of policy—it's a financial imperative demanding immediate, concerted action to prevent urban realms from becoming unlivable.

Infrastructure Investment & Market Size

The global infrastructure investment demand is projected to reach $94 trillion by 2040
The construction industry accounts for approximately 13% of global GDP
In 2022, the global infrastructure market was valued at approximately $2.57 trillion
Asia-Pacific is expected to invest over $22 trillion in infrastructure from 2020 to 2030
The United States alone has an infrastructure valuation of over $3.8 trillion
Global smart infrastructure market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.7% from 2023 to 2030
The budget for infrastructure projects in the European Union is approximately €600 billion annually
The global urban infrastructure market is projected to reach $374 billion by 2027
Over 60% of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2030, increasing infrastructure demand
The global tunnel construction market was valued at $29 billion in 2022
Infrastructure spending in India is projected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2025
The global power infrastructure market size was valued at $1.3 trillion in 2021 and is expected to grow significantly
The rail infrastructure sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% through 2027
Asia-Pacific accounts for over 50% of global construction equipment sales, indicating high infrastructure activity
The global corrosion protection coating market in infrastructure is projected to reach $11.2 billion by 2028
Investment in renewable energy infrastructure globally exceeded $500 billion in 2022
The Asia-Pacific region accounts for about 40% of global infrastructure investment
The global infrastructure automation market is expected to reach $19.57 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.2%
The global water infrastructure market size was valued at $63.8 billion in 2020, with expected steady growth
The infrastructure sector contributed approximately $2.8 trillion to the US economy in 2021, showing its economic significance
The global transportation infrastructure market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% through 2028
Asia-Pacific's urban infrastructure market alone is expected to reach $200 billion by 2030
Renewable energy infrastructure investments accounted for nearly 70% of total global infrastructure investment in 2022
The global railway infrastructure market is expected to hit $250 billion by 2030
Infrastructure development in Africa is expected to require over $170 billion annually until 2030 to meet development goals
The global port infrastructure market size was valued at $31.4 billion in 2021, with significant growth anticipated
The global market for smart city infrastructure is projected to reach $820 billion by 2027
The global energy infrastructure sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2022 to 2030
Approximately 1.5 billion people globally lack access to reliable electricity, highlighting infrastructure gaps
The global market for civil engineering services is projected to reach $580 billion by 2028
China invests about $350 billion annually in its infrastructure sector, making it one of the largest investors worldwide
The global concrete market size was valued at $717 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow
The global infrastructure visualization market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.8% till 2028
In 2023, approximately $4.3 trillion worldwide was invested in infrastructure projects, with transportation and energy leading
The global urban rail transit market is projected to reach $38 billion by 2026
Infrastructure-related construction projects account for over 70% of new construction activity in many emerging markets
The global water and wastewater treatment equipment market is expected to reach $56 billion by 2027
Workforce shortages in skilled construction labor are expected to grow by 15% globally through 2025, driving automation and technology adoption
The global wind turbine manufacturing market is projected to reach $70 billion by 2030, reflecting infrastructure investment in renewable energy
The total value of infrastructure assets under management globally is estimated at over $25 trillion
Global spending on infrastructure is projected to reach $9 trillion annually by 2030, supporting sustainable development goals
The energy storage market, critical for renewable infrastructure, is projected to grow to $22.3 billion by 2028
The number of road vehicles worldwide is expected to reach 2 billion by 2030, increasing infrastructure demand for roads and bridges
The global infrastructure cybersecurity market is projected to reach $10.4 billion by 2028, reflecting increased digitization
The construction equipment market is expected to reach $228 billion by 2027, driven by infrastructure projects worldwide
Urban infrastructure investments are expected to reach $320 billion annually by 2030, supporting growing megacities
The global infrastructure finance market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2027, signifying increasing funding availability
The global electrical infrastructure market size is projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2026, with high growth in smart grid technologies
Approximately 60% of the world's energy infrastructure is over 30 years old, necessitating upgrades
The Asia-Pacific urban infrastructure market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2022 to 2030, indicating massive market expansion
The global digital infrastructure market is expected to reach $462 billion by 2025, driven by cloud computing and IoT
Infrastructure-related steel consumption accounts for roughly 50% of global steel production, highlighting its importance in construction
The global renewable energy infrastructure market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2023 to 2030, reaching over $1.5 trillion
The number of smart city projects worldwide is expected to exceed 1,200 by 2025, representing significant infrastructure modernization efforts
Approximately 85% of the world’s population now uses some form of internet, enabling digital infrastructure growth
The global concrete recycling market is expected to reach $4.9 billion by 2025, supporting sustainable infrastructure development
The total investment in smart grids worldwide is projected to reach $61 billion by 2030, emphasizing modernization of electrical infrastructure
In 2023, the global infrastructure project pipeline was valued at over $50 trillion, covering sectors from transportation to water
The global wind energy capacity reached over 837 GW in 2022, requiring extensive infrastructure for manufacturing, installation, and maintenance
Smart transportation infrastructure investments are expected to reach $180 billion globally by 2027, supporting autonomous and connected vehicles

Infrastructure Investment & Market Size Interpretation

With global infrastructure investments projected to skyrocket to $94 trillion by 2040—fueling urban expansion, renewable progress, and digital transformation—it's clear that the world's weathering a construction renaissance where budgets are booming, smart cities are rising, and yet, over a billion people still face electricity outages, highlighting that even amidst enormous progress, the blueprint for inclusive, resilient infrastructure remains a work in progress.

Transportation Infrastructure Initiatives

The number of high-speed rail lines in operation worldwide exceeds 25,000 km, with China leading with over 22,000 km
The world's longest bridge, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China, is 164.8 km long
The transport infrastructure sector in Africa is expected to require over $150 billion annually until 2030, to close the infrastructure gap
Approximately 75% of the world's bridges are over 50 years old, indicating the need for infrastructure renewal
The average age of bridges in the US is over 43 years, with approximately 42,000 considered structurally deficient, underscoring urgent infrastructure needs
The total global total length of high-speed rail is projected to reach 50,000 km by 2040, driven primarily by China and Europe

Transportation Infrastructure Initiatives Interpretation

With over 25,000 km of high-speed rail—led by China—and a bridge network aging at an alarming pace, the world’s infrastructure is at a crossroads, demanding massive investments and modern renewal to keep pace with future mobility and safety needs.