The Current Structure of Data Centers in Türkiye and Their Impact on Digital Transformation
Press Bulletin / May 2026
As technology investment in Türkiye has gathered pace in recent years, data centers have become one of the most critical building blocks of this transformation. Now that digitalization has become a necessity for the business world, data center services are no longer seen merely as a technical requirement but as a strategic investment. The point that data center activity in Türkiye has reached today reflects a remarkable period of growth in both the private and public sectors. As one of Türkiye's leading EPC+ data center construction companies, SERBAN is among the key players in this transformation.
Türkiye's Data Center Hubs: Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir
Istanbul in particular serves as Türkiye's data center hub. Owing to the concentration of the finance, e-commerce, telecommunications and logistics sectors, many large-scale data center investments are clustered in the city. In addition, data infrastructures focused on public institutions and the defense industry stand out in Ankara, while new investments are also attracting attention in İzmir and in several industrial cities in Anatolia. SERBAN has a strong presence in the sector, with active projects in all three of these major cities. Detailed information on the company's data center projects in Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir is available on the SERBAN References page.
What Dynamics Are Driving Data Center Investment in Türkiye?
Data center activity in Türkiye is currently progressing along three main lines: strengthening domestic cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity-focused data hosting solutions and disaster recovery systems. In particular, the requirement under KVKK (the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law) to keep data within national borders has significantly increased demand for local data centers. Companies are no longer buying storage space alone; they are also buying legal compliance and data security.
How Are Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Changing Infrastructure Needs?
With the recent spread of artificial intelligence, big data analytics and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, the need for data processing capacity is rising rapidly. This is putting the construction of more energy-efficient, sustainable and modern data centers on the agenda in Türkiye. Energy costs and the need for uninterrupted service, in particular, are accelerating next-generation infrastructure investment in the sector. To date, SERBAN has delivered data center projects with a total capacity of more than 120 MW, providing solutions that comply with TIER III/IV standards.
How Many Data Centers Are There in Türkiye, and How Are They Distributed by City?
According to Data Center Map, there are 75 data centers across Türkiye. A closer look at this distribution clearly shows that the sector is concentrated in certain regions. Istanbul leads with 32 data centers, followed by Ankara with 11 and İzmir with 9. This picture shows that Türkiye's digital infrastructure is clustered particularly around its major cities. In addition, there are 6 data centers in Bursa, 3 in Gebze, 3 in Denizli and 2 in Gaziantep, while locations such as Çekmeköy, Körfez, Çorlu, Isparta, Antalya, Konya, Samsun, Trabzon and Kayseri host more limited but strategic investments.
These figures show that Istanbul is the clear leader, owing in particular to its concentration of finance, telecom and e-commerce, while Ankara ranks second with infrastructure focused on the public sector and the defense industry. İzmir, meanwhile, stands out as the technology and logistics hub of the Aegean Region.
SERBAN's Contribution to Türkiye's Data Center Ecosystem
SERBAN plays a pioneering role in the development of Türkiye's data center infrastructure through its EPC+ (Engineering, Procurement, Construction +) model. The company has completed the construction of landmark projects in the sector, such as the Turkcell Europe Data Center and the Gebze and Ankara Data Centers. The DAMAC Digital Data Center project in İzmir is also among the notable projects SERBAN has completed. By managing every stage from design to delivery under one roof, SERBAN offers project owners speed, cost control and quality assurance. You can learn more about SERBAN's EPC+ approach.
Türkiye's Potential to Become a Regional Data Center Hub
In short, it is no longer enough to view the subject simply as "server hosting". Data center activity in Türkiye has become a strategic field that directly shapes the growth of the digital economy. In the coming years, both domestic technology companies and international investors are expected to turn increasingly to this field, strengthening Türkiye's potential to become a regional data center hub. With more than 10 years of industry experience, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and a portfolio of international projects, SERBAN continues to be at the heart of this growth.
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