Data Centers in Sweden

Sweden – High-Density Compute with Low-Carbon Costs

Sweden: Sustainable Scale for Modern Enterprise

Sweden is the premier destination for enterprises requiring massive, sustainable scale without the premium price tag. It is a market purpose-built for high-performance computing and AI where operational uptime and green mandates intersect to drive efficiency. Building here offers a strategic advantage regarding long-term power stability and regional performance.

Sweden: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

As a digital infrastructure veteran, I see Sweden as a masterclass in regional interconnection. The ecosystem is built for speed and low-latency peering across the Northern Hemisphere.

• Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 35. The market provides a competitive environment with ~35–40 carriers as of December 2025, ensuring reliable routing for colocation tenants.
• Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 2, enabling access to 17 cloud regions as of December 2025. This includes established on-ramps for AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
• Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Netnod is the primary exchange, driving high-speed peering and ensuring local traffic stays within the region for better performance.
• Bare Metal: Dedicated hardware solutions are widely available through global providers like phoenixNAP and Hivelocity as of December 2025.

Power Analysis

Sweden offers an energy profile that makes CFOs and sustainability officers equally happy. The grid is arguably the most dependable in the European theater.

• Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity: €0.07/kWh – as of July 2025. This pricing is a significant competitive advantage for high-performance computing and AI workloads compared to Central European hubs.
• Power Grid Reliability: The grid is exceptionally well-engineered with a heavy reliance on hydro and nuclear power, supported by redundant substations in major data center corridors.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Building a presence here is a strategic move for any firm regarding regional dominance.

• Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are centrally located near Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmo. These locations provide immediate access to the gaming, fintech, and automotive manufacturing sectors.
• Regional Market Reach: A single deployment can effectively serve a population of 27 million across the Nordic and Baltic states with latency usually under 10 milliseconds.
• Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Importers of server hardware can access reduced customs duties and exemptions. This structure significantly lowers the initial capital expenditure for massive infrastructure deployments.

Natural Disaster Risk

Sweden is a safe harbor for critical data. The risk profile is categorized as Low (2.1/10) as of December 2025, making it one of the most stable environments for long-term storage and processing.

• River Flood (6.3): Managed through specific site selection and elevation requirements for newer facilities.
• Coastal Flood (5.8): Primarily a regional concern for port-proximate facilities; inland sites are largely unaffected.
• Natural (2.6): A cumulative score reflecting the general geological stability of the Swedish landscape.
• Epidemic (1.4): Very low impact on infrastructure operations due to sturdy public health logistics.

All other natural hazards, including earthquakes and tropical cyclones, are considered minor or non-material for data center operations as of December 2025.