As Colombia transforms from a mining- and agricultural-focused economy to a diversified, service- and manufacturing-based market, the country has seen significant growth in various sectors. This nuanced expansion has led to a rapid income increase, particularly since the early 2000s. As of 2025, Colombia’s population has grown to approximately 53.4 million people, with nearly one-quarter residing in Bogota. This demographic shift underscores the potential for Bogota to become a major data center hub.
EdgeConneX is developing a purpose-built Tier 3 designed 28+MW Bogota data center with 9.6MW of core and shell RFS Q3 2025. Additional capacity is planned for 2026. This facility will have rich interconnection and multi-cloud options, and direct access to leading network providers. Read on to learn more about this burgeoning tech ecosystem.
Currently, Bogota offers around 40 megawatts of colocation capacity, which is expected to increase significantly as the city attracts tech-focused investments. Key free trade zones such as Intexzona, Tocancipa, and the Zona Franca Bogota have been instrumental in fostering e-commerce and technology investments with explicit backing from many layers of government. Companies looking to establish operations in Bogota can benefit from lower tax rates and expedited importation and exportation processes.
Despite its inland location, approximately 1,000 kilometers from key undersea cable landing stations in Cartagena and Barranquilla, Bogota is well-positioned for growth. New undersea cables are set to enhance connectivity across the Caribbean, further supporting the region’s data infrastructure. Additionally, local telecommunications companies have significantly improved fiber penetration, aiming to reach 80% by the end of 2025. This will boost internet speeds and increase overall internet penetration, which currently stands at 77.3%.
With a growing number of enterprises and an increasingly sophisticated base of online users, Colombia, and particularly Bogota, presents a compelling opportunity for data center deployments. The combination of free trade zones and scalable benefits is expected to drive continued interest and expansion in the greater data center market.
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