Public Cloud Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Business Process as a Service), By Application (Manufacturing, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, Government, Aerospace &

Public Cloud Market Outlook
The Public Cloud Market size is expected to register a growth rate of 17.4% during the forecast period from $821.27 Billion in 2025 to $2524.4 Billion in 2032. The Public Cloud market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Public Cloud segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type (Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Business Process as a Service), By Application (Manufacturing, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, Government, Aerospace & Defence, IT & Telecommunication), By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Organization Size (Small and Medium Enterprise, Large Enterprise). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Public Cloud markets.

Public Cloud Market Insights, 2025
The Public Cloud market is witnessing exponential growth as businesses across industries migrate to cloud-based infrastructure for scalability, cost efficiency, and security. Major cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are expanding their offerings with AI-driven analytics, serverless computing, and hybrid cloud solutions. The rise of multi-cloud strategies and industry-specific cloud services is further accelerating adoption. Additionally, advancements in edge computing and 5G connectivity are enhancing public cloud capabilities, enabling faster and more reliable cloud-based applications. With cybersecurity threats on the rise, cloud providers are also prioritizing zero-trust security models and AI-powered threat detection to protect enterprise data. As digital transformation efforts continue, the public cloud market is expected to remain a dominant force in IT infrastructure.

Five Trends that will define global Public Cloud market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million market for Public Cloud identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Public Cloud companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future. The impact of tariffs by the US administration also significantly impact the profitability of Public Cloud vendors.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Public Cloud industry?
The Public Cloud sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Public Cloud Market Segment Insights
The Public Cloud industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Public Cloud industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type (Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Business Process as a Service), By Application (Manufacturing, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, Government, Aerospace & Defence, IT & Telecommunication), By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Organization Size (Small and Medium Enterprise, Large Enterprise). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Public Cloud market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Public Cloud industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Public Cloud market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Public Cloud industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Public Cloud Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with over 4.5 billion population, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Public Cloud Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Public Cloud with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Public Cloud market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Public Cloud market Insights- Vendors are exploring new opportunities within the US Public Cloud industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Public Cloud companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Public Cloud market.

Latin American Public Cloud market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported in Q1 -2025 and the prospects remain strong for rest of 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Public Cloud Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Public Cloud markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Public Cloud markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Public Cloud companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Alibaba, AWS, Cisco, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Rackspace, Salesforce, SAP, Tencent, VMWare.

Public Cloud Market Segmentation

By Type
Platform as a Service
Software as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Business Process as a Service

By Application
Manufacturing
BFSI
Healthcare
Retail
Government
Aerospace & Defence
IT & Telecommunication

By Component
Hardware
Software
Services

By Organization Size
Small and Medium Enterprise
Large Enterprise

Leading Companies
Alibaba
AWS
Cisco
Google
IBM
Microsoft
Oracle
Rackspace
Salesforce
SAP
Tencent
VMWare

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1. Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Highlights
2.1.1 Public Cloud Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
2.1.2 Largest Public Cloud Market Types and Applications
2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
2.1.4 Potential Markets
2.1.5 Market Concentration
2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
2.2.4 Abbreviations
2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Primary Research Surveys
3.2 Secondary Data Sources
3.3 Data Triangulation
3.4 Forecast Methodology
3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
4. Introduction to Global Public Cloud Market in 2025
4.1 Industry Panorama
4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
4.4 Market Dynamics
4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
4.5 Regional Analysis
4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.7 Public Cloud Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
4.7.4 Key Insights
5. Public Cloud Market Outlook to 2032
5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
By Type
Platform as a Service
Software as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Business Process as a Service
By Application
Manufacturing
BFSI
Healthcare
Retail
Government
Aerospace & Defence
IT & Telecommunication
By Component
Hardware
Software
Services
By Organization Size
Small and Medium Enterprise
Large Enterprise
6. Global Public Cloud Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
6.1 Low Growth Scenario
6.2 Base/Reference Case
6.3 High Growth Scenario
6. North America Public Cloud Market Size Outlook
6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
6.2 North America Public Cloud Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
6.2.1 North America Public Cloud Market Outlook by Type
6.2.2 North America Public Cloud Market Outlook by Application
6.3 North America Public Cloud Market Outlook by Country
6.3.1 The US Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.2 Canada Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.3 Mexico Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7. Europe Public Cloud Market Size Outlook
7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
7.2 Europe Public Cloud Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
7.2.1 Europe Public Cloud Market Outlook by Type
7.2.2 Europe Public Cloud Market Outlook by Application
7.3 Europe Public Cloud Market Outlook by Country
7.3.2 Germany Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.3 France Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.4 The UK Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.5 Spain Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.6 Italy Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.7 Russia Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.8 Rest of Europe Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8. Asia Pacific Public Cloud Market Size Outlook
8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
8.2 Asia Pacific Public Cloud Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
8.2.1 Asia Pacific Public Cloud Market Outlook by Type
8.2.2 Asia Pacific Public Cloud Market Outlook by Application
8.3 Asia Pacific Public Cloud Market Outlook by Country
8.3.1 China Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.2 India Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.3 Japan Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.4 South Korea Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.5 Australia Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.6 South East Asia Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9. South America Public Cloud Market Size Outlook
9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
9.2 South America Public Cloud Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
9.2.1 South America Public Cloud Market Outlook by Type
9.2.2 South America Public Cloud Market Outlook by Application
9.3 South America Public Cloud Market Outlook by Country
9.3.1 Brazil Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.2 Argentina Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10. Middle East and Africa Public Cloud Market Size Outlook
10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
10.2 Middle East and Africa Public Cloud Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Public Cloud Market Outlook by Type
10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Public Cloud Market Outlook by Application
10.3 Middle East and Africa Public Cloud Market Outlook by Country
10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.2 The UAE Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.4 South Africa Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.5 Egypt Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.6 Rest of Africa Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
11. Company Profiles
11.1 Leading 10 Companies
Alibaba
AWS
Cisco
Google
IBM
Microsoft
Oracle
Rackspace
Salesforce
SAP
Tencent
VMWare
11.2 Overview
11.3 Products and Services
11.4 SWOT Profile
12. Appendix
12.1 Subscription Options
12.2 Customization Options
12.3 Publisher Details

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