Cloud Computing Statistics 2025: Smarter Decisions

Introduction

Cloud computing continues to reshape how organizations operate, scale, and innovate. From enabling real-time collaboration across global teams to supporting AI-powered applications in industries like healthcare and finance, the cloud has become essential infrastructure for modern business. For example, hospitals are using cloud platforms to process patient data securely across locations, while fintech startups rely on cloud-native architectures to rapidly deliver new digital services. This article compiles the most current cloud computing statistics, offering a clear, data-driven look at adoption trends, provider share, challenges, and opportunities across sectors.

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• The global cloud computing market is estimated at roughly US$912.8 billion in 2025.
• Worldwide end‑user spending on public cloud services is forecasted to reach US$723.4 billion in 2025, up from US$595.7 billion in 2024.
• Enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services hit US$90.9 billion in Q1 2025, up ~21 % year‑over‑year.
• More than 94 % of organizations now use at least one cloud service.
• The combined market share of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud for global cloud infrastructure reached 63 % in Q2 2025.
• By 2029, about 50 % of cloud compute resources are expected to be dedicated to AI workloads, up from under 10 % today.
• Hybrid and multi‑cloud strategies continue to rise; for example, about 89 % of enterprises employ multi‑cloud strategies.

Recent Developments

• Cloud infrastructure spending in Q1 2025 reached approximately US$90.9 billion, representing a 21 % year‑on‑year increase.
• Q2 2025 global enterprise cloud infrastructure spending hit US$99 billion, with growth driven by generative AI services surging between 140 %‑180 % year‑over‑year.
• Reports show that many providers are shifting investments toward AI and data‑protection capabilities.
• Analysts forecast that 50% of compute resources in the cloud will be devoted to AI/ML workloads by 2029, signaling a major shift in cloud usage.
• The growing complexity of cloud setups has triggered an increased focus on hybrid, edge and multi‑cloud architectures.
• Sustainability and energy‑efficiency concerns are rising as data centres scale, framing new priorities for cloud providers.
• The adoption of cloud services among non‑traditional sectors (e.g., healthcare, manufacturing) is accelerating, driven by digital‑transformation and remote‑work needs.
• Many organizations report that managing cloud spend is a leading challenge, with cost‑control cited as a top issue.

Global Cloud Computing Market Statistics

• The global cloud computing market is estimated at about US$912.8 billion in 2025.
• Some forecasts show the market will grow to US$2.39 trillion by 2030, with a CAGR of ~20.4 % from 2025.
• The public cloud services market is projected to reach US$723 billion in 2025, growing from US$595.7 billion in 2024.
• North America accounted for roughly 39 % of the global market in 2024.
• A forecast from ResearchAndMarkets estimates the cloud market at US$766 billion in 2025, climbing to US$3.50 trillion by 2035 (CAGR ~14.6%).
• According to another estimate, the market was valued at US$752.44 billion in 2024 and projected to reach US$943.65 billion in 2025.
• Some data suggest the cloud services market (not strictly computing) grew from US$810 billion in 2024 to US$1 trillion in 2025.
• Growth drivers include the rise in AI/ML workloads, IoT connectivity, and enterprise migration from on‑premises to cloud.
• The U.S. cloud market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.7 % from 2025 to 2030 and reach about US$636.9 billion by 2030.

Cloud Adoption Statistics

• An estimated 94 % of companies use cloud services in 2025.
• Among organizations with over 1,000 employees, more than 94 % have significant workloads in the cloud.
• About 44 % of traditional small businesses use cloud infrastructure or hosting services, that rises to 66 % for small tech companies.
• In 2025, approximately 94 % of organizations use cloud infrastructure, storage or software in some format.
• 33 % of organizations will spend over US$12 million annually on public cloud services in 2025.
• Around 71 % of organizations expect their cloud spending to increase in 2025.
• 79 % of enterprises already use more than one cloud provider (multi‑cloud).
• Approximately 51 % of workloads were in the public cloud as of 2024, with further growth expected.
• The average enterprise now uses 2.2 public clouds.

Cloud Spending and Cost Statistics

• Worldwide end‑user public cloud spending is forecast at US$723.4 billion in 2025, up from US$595.7 billion in 2024.
• Global enterprise cloud infrastructure spending in Q1 2025 reached US$90.9 billion, up ~21 % from Q1 2024.
• In Q2 2025, infrastructure services spending hit about US$99 billion, with growth of over US$20 billion year‑on‑year.
• The average enterprise spends more than US$12 million annually on public cloud services.
• Managing cloud spend is cited by 82 % of organisations as one of the top challenges.
• The CAGR for the cloud computing market (2025‑2030) is projected at ~20.4 %.
• Some analyses estimate that cloud services overall will grow from ~US$810 billion in 2024 to US$1 trillion in 2025.
• In the U.S., the cloud computing market is expected to grow from US$218.95 billion (2024) to US$636.93 billion (2030) at ~18.7 % CAGR.

Cloud Computing Benefits and Business Impact

• Businesses estimate that moving workloads to the cloud can reduce IT infrastructure costs by 30‑50 %.
• Organizations report that they can deploy new applications 30‑40 % faster when leveraging cloud platforms.
• 48 % of SMBs say cloud technology is used to support business growth and scaling.
• Almost 90 % of companies expect to rely on cloud‑based collaboration software for a distributed workforce by 2025.
• Investing in the cloud led to profitability increases of up to 4 % and revenue increases of up to 11.2 %.
• The cloud enables conversion of CapEx to OpEx, freeing up budget for growth.
• One mid‑sized firm cut annual IT operating expenses by ~30 % after migrating to a major public cloud provider.
• Scalability and flexibility are cited as key business benefits.
• Firms are able to roll out features more rapidly using modern cloud architectures.
• Cloud‑based analytics and business intelligence are improving decision‑making.

Public Cloud Statistics

• Worldwide end‑user spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach US$723.4 billion in 2025.
• Around 96 % of companies now use at least one public cloud service.
• Companies run roughly 50 % of their workloads in a public cloud environment.
• Businesses store about 48 % of their data in public clouds.
• The public cloud now hosts approximately 63 % of SMB workloads and 62 % of SMB data.
• Shifting to public cloud may reduce the total cost of ownership by up to 40 %.
• 50 % of enterprise and SMB workloads are now running in public cloud environments.
• 50 % of organizations use GenAI in public cloud services.

Private Cloud Statistics

• 94 % of enterprises run a mix of private and public clouds.
• 14 % prefer an all‑public‑cloud model, 9 % prefer private‑cloud only.
• 89 % of organizations expect private + public cloud budgets to stay within ±25 % of current levels.
• For AI workloads, private cloud is chosen by ~55 % of organizations.
• 92 % of organizations trust private cloud for security and compliance.
• Companies run approximately 32 % of workloads in private cloud environments.
• Private cloud revenue may reach ~$528.36 billion by 2029.

Hybrid Cloud Statistics

• The hybrid cloud market is projected to reach US$158‑173 billion in 2025.
• Expected CAGR through 2030 ranges between 14 % and 22 %.
• ~72 % of enterprises had implemented hybrid cloud in 2023.
• 48 % of IT leaders say hybrid cloud will be essential within 12‑24 months.
• 82 % of organizations use hybrid cloud setups, 92 % use multiple public clouds.
• Hybrid cloud is popular in regulated sectors.
• Hybrid cloud reduces vendor lock‑in and scales workloads as needed.

Multi‑Cloud Statistics

• 89 % of organizations use multiple cloud platforms.
• Organizations rely on 4.8 different clouds on average.
• 80 %+ of companies use hybrid or multi‑cloud environments.
• Only 9 % use a single public cloud, and 2 % use a single private cloud.
• Multi‑cloud adoption aids risk mitigation and flexibility.
• Enterprises with revenue >$500 million, ~56 % use hybrid plus multi‑cloud.

Cloud Service Delivery Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) Statistics

• IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS segments are expected to grow double‑digit in 2025.
• 95 % of new digital workloads will run on cloud‑native platforms.
• 83 % of organizations have adopted at least one SaaS product.
• More than 45 % say modernizing and integrating apps with the cloud is a priority.
• SaaS used for business apps, PaaS for analytics/dev, IaaS for infrastructure.

Leading Cloud Service Providers Statistics

• AWS held about 29 % of the market share in Q1 2025.
• AWS regained ~30 %, Google rose to 13 %, and Microsoft slipped to 20 % in Q2 2025.
• AWS + Azure + Google Cloud account for ~63 % of global cloud spending.
• Alibaba Cloud and Oracle Cloud hold ~4 % and ~3 % respectively.
• GenAI cloud services grew 140‑180 % year over year in Q2 2025.
• Enterprises choose providers based on AI support, hybrid features, and reach.
• Microsoft and Google are gaining on AWS.
• Differentiation now centers on ecosystem offerings.
• Smaller providers serve niche and regulated markets.

Cloud Storage and Data Statistics

• The cloud storage market will reach US$161.3 billion in 2025, from US$132 billion in 2024.
• ~200 zettabytes of data expected in 2025, half stored in the cloud.
• Only ~8 % encrypt 80 % or more of their cloud data.
• 54 % say over half of stored cloud data is sensitive.
• North America held ~46.7 % of the global cloud storage market.
• ~2.3 billion personal cloud users worldwide in 2025.
• Enterprises lack visibility into cloud storage costs.
• AI, IoT, and edge workloads fuel storage demand.

Cloud Computing by Industry (Sector‑Specific Adoption)

• Financial, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors prioritize compliance and agility.
• Regulated industries use private/hybrid clouds for control.
• ~80 % of enterprises in regulated sectors use hybrid/multi‑cloud.
• U.S. government moving legacy workloads to the cloud.
• Retail relies on the cloud for real‑time insights and scalability.
• Manufacturers use hybrid + edge models for IoT data.
• The public sector and education show above‑average cloud growth.
• Energy utilities use the cloud for infrastructure and operations.
• >60 % workloads in the cloud are linked to higher growth.

Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence

• ~50 % of cloud compute may be AI‑centric by decade’s end.
• GenAI services grew 140‑180 % YoY in Q2 2025.
• ~84 % have adopted AI in the cloud; 62 % contain vulnerable configs.
• AI services are integrated into cloud provider platforms.
• Cloud enables AI scalability and agility.
• Governance and responsible AI are top cloud AI priorities.
• AI increases demand for storage, GPUs, and network resources.
• Cloud + AI drives innovation in healthcare, finance, and more.

Cloud Computing and Big Data

• Zettabyte‑scale data drives the need for cloud‑based platforms.
• Time‑to‑insight improves 30‑50 % post‑migration.
• Cloud‑native data platforms are widely used.
• >60 % of enterprises use multi‑cloud for big data.
• >60 % cloud workloads linked to measurable growth.
• Streaming, real‑time analytics shifting to the cloud.
• Serverless models are adopted for cost‑efficiency.
• Data sovereignty drives hybrid models in sensitive sectors.

Cloud Security and Compliance Statistics

• 82 % of data breaches involve cloud data.
• ~1,925 cyberattacks/week on cloud environments.
• Only 24 % have strong vendor‑risk visibility, and 48 % face vendor breaches.
• 76 % report a shortage of cloud security skills.
• 59 % cite compliance as top data‑security driver.
• Misconfigurations cause ~15 % of breaches.
• Only 8 % encrypt 80 %+ of cloud data, 54 % say half is sensitive.
• The average cloud breach cost is US$4.35 million+.
• IAM, zero trust, posture monitoring are top investments.

Cloud Workforce and Hiring Statistics

• ~70 % of IT professionals need cloud skills in 2025.
• ~60 % of companies report cloud talent shortages.
• ~317,700 tech job openings per year (2024–2034).
• Cloud roles earn premium salaries.
• Hiring difficulty for multi‑cloud and AI roles.
• Roles shifting toward SRE, DevOps and data engineers.
• Major firms plan massive cloud‑focused hiring.
• Remote work is the norm in cloud careers.

Top Cloud Challenges

• Cost control remains the #1 issue.
• Hybrid/multi‑cloud complexity grows.
• Security and compliance are persistent risks.
• Skills gap hinders cloud progress.
• Vendor lock‑in limits flexibility.
• Data governance and lifecycle concerns are rising.
• Latency, edge performance require new architectures.
• Cloud waste from idle/unused resources is costly.
• Cultural resistance to cloud transformation persists.
• Sustainability of data centers is a growing concern.

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Conclusion

The 2025 landscape for cloud computing presents both vibrant opportunities and complex challenges. With the major providers commanding over 60 % of the global infrastructure market and data volumes surging into the zettabyte era, organisations across sectors are accelerating migration, unlocking analytics, AI, and agility. Yet they must also grapple with cost control, talent gaps, and security‑compliance risks. For U.S.‑based enterprises and globally, the key will be to strike a balance between innovation and governance, choosing the right cloud model, service provider, and internal capabilities. As the cloud becomes foundational for digital business, leaders who treat cloud strategy as more than just technology will gain the greatest advantage. Dive into the sections above to explore the full set of detailed statistics and insights.