India, Feb. 10 -- Worldwide spending on sovereign cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is forecast to reach USD 80 billion in 2026, representing a 35.6% increase from 2025, according to Gartner.

"As geopolitical tensions rise, organisations outside the US and China are investing more in sovereign cloud IaaS to achieve greater digital and technological independence," said Rene Buest, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner. "A key objective is to retain value creation within national borders in order to support and strengthen local economies."

Governments are expected to remain the primary buyers of sovereign cloud IaaS, driven by digital sovereignty requirements. Regulated industries and operators of critical infrastructure, including en...