# Nepal Data Center Infrastructure Market

> Nepal Data Center Infrastructure Market valued at USD 116.86 million in 2025, forecast to reach USD 404.24 million by 2035 at 13.21% CAGR, led by Tier 3.

Publisher: DC Market Insights  
Author: Priyanka Mor, DC Market Insights  
Published: 2026-10-10  
Last updated: 2026-10-10  
Next review: Apr 2027  
Page: https://www.dcmarketinsights.com/report/nepal-data-center-infrastructure-market

## Key takeaways

- Carrier-Neutral Builds Lift Estimated New Capacity to 5.3 MW in 2025
- Operators Pair a Primary Site with Disaster Recovery Outside Kathmandu
- Rules Cover Licensing but Not Siting or Environmental Review
- Colocation Overtakes Enterprise Data Centers by 2035

**Frequently Asked Questions**

**How big is the Nepal Data Center Infrastructure Market?**

USD 116.86 million in 2025. DC Market Insights forecasts the Nepal Data Center Infrastructure Market to reach USD 404.24 million by 2035, a CAGR of 13.21%, as live IT load grows from 29.5 MW to 85.5 MW.

**Which data centers operate in Nepal?**

3.5 MW: WorldLink's Chandragiri data center, launched in February 2025 with 520 racks, is the largest 2025 addition in DC Market Insights' count. Ncell runs a Tier III primary site in Nakkhu with disaster recovery sites in Pokhara and Hetauda, and the Nepal Electricity Authority runs a site in Suchatar.

**Which segment leads the Nepal Data Center Infrastructure Market?**

68.3% of 2025 value goes to IT and network infrastructure, worth USD 79.76 million. Among facility systems, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems lead electrical infrastructure with 35.6%, and CRAC and CRAH units lead mechanical infrastructure with 41.3%.

**What is the fastest-growing segment in Nepal's data center infrastructure?**

31.82% a year: hyperscale data centers grow fastest, from USD 2.45 million in 2025 to USD 38.81 million by 2035, because the Tier IV hyperscale projects announced for Kathmandu and Birgunj start from almost zero.

**Which region leads data center infrastructure in Nepal?**

71.8% of 2025 value sits in Bagmati Province, home to Kathmandu Valley, worth USD 83.90 million. Madhesh Province grows fastest at 17.70% a year because Birgunj is one of two sites of a planned Tier IV project.

**How much does a data center in Nepal cost per MW?**

About USD 6.0 million per MW of IT load for facility systems in 2025, a DC Market Insights estimate excluding land and labor. IT and network equipment adds about USD 2.97 million per MW each year.

**What rules apply to data centers in Nepal?**

Tier 3 is the minimum rating for data centers that store government data under the Data Centre and Cloud Services directives, which took effect on 28 January 2025, according to Ncell. Providers must enroll with the Department of Information Technology.

**Who leads the competition in Nepal's data center infrastructure?**

66.0% of the 5.3 MW of IT capacity added in 2025 came from WorldLink's Chandragiri facility, a DC Market Insights estimate. Ncell, Nepal Telecom, the Nepal Electricity Authority, Yotta and BLC, and Bichuten Data Vault are the other main players.

## Market by region (USD million)

## Dataset

| Series | Value | Unit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Market size 2025 | 116.86 | USD million |
| Revenue CAGR | 13.21 | % |
| Market size 2035 | 404.24 | USD million |

## Frequently asked questions

### How big is the Nepal Data Center Infrastructure Market?

USD 116.86 million in 2025. DC Market Insights forecasts the Nepal Data Center Infrastructure Market to reach USD 404.24 million by 2035, a CAGR of 13.21%, as live IT load grows from 29.5 MW to 85.5 MW.

### Which data centers operate in Nepal?

3.5 MW: WorldLink's Chandragiri data center, launched in February 2025 with 520 racks, is the largest 2025 addition in DC Market Insights' count. Ncell runs a Tier III primary site in Nakkhu with disaster recovery sites in Pokhara and Hetauda, and the Nepal Electricity Authority runs a site in Suchatar.

### Which segment leads the Nepal Data Center Infrastructure Market?

68.3% of 2025 value goes to IT and network infrastructure, worth USD 79.76 million. Among facility systems, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems lead electrical infrastructure with 35.6%, and CRAC and CRAH units lead mechanical infrastructure with 41.3%.

### What is the fastest-growing segment in Nepal's data center infrastructure?

31.82% a year: hyperscale data centers grow fastest, from USD 2.45 million in 2025 to USD 38.81 million by 2035, because the Tier IV hyperscale projects announced for Kathmandu and Birgunj start from almost zero.

### Which region leads data center infrastructure in Nepal?

71.8% of 2025 value sits in Bagmati Province, home to Kathmandu Valley, worth USD 83.90 million. Madhesh Province grows fastest at 17.70% a year because Birgunj is one of two sites of a planned Tier IV project.

### How much does a data center in Nepal cost per MW?

About USD 6.0 million per MW of IT load for facility systems in 2025, a DC Market Insights estimate excluding land and labor. IT and network equipment adds about USD 2.97 million per MW each year.

### What rules apply to data centers in Nepal?

Tier 3 is the minimum rating for data centers that store government data under the Data Centre and Cloud Services directives, which took effect on 28 January 2025, according to Ncell. Providers must enroll with the Department of Information Technology.

### Who leads the competition in Nepal's data center infrastructure?

66.0% of the 5.3 MW of IT capacity added in 2025 came from WorldLink's Chandragiri facility, a DC Market Insights estimate. Ncell, Nepal Telecom, the Nepal Electricity Authority, Yotta and BLC, and Bichuten Data Vault are the other main players.

## How to cite

Data Center Market Research & Consulting | DC Market Insights, "Nepal Data Center Infrastructure Market", updated 2026-10-10, https://www.dcmarketinsights.com/report/nepal-data-center-infrastructure-market