Amazon.com (AMZN) to Invest €33.7B in Spanish Data Center Expansion

March 13, 2026

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the best get-rich-quick stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On March 2, Amazon announced plans to increase its investment in Spain to €33.7 billion to expand its data center infrastructure and support cloud and AI capabilities across Europe. This announcement, made at MWC26 Barcelona, marks the company’s largest tech investment in the country to date and adds €18 billion to the investment plan originally established in 2024.

The total planned investment is projected to contribute €31.7 billion to Spain’s national GDP through 2035 and support ~29,900 full-time equivalent jobs annually. These roles include 6,700 direct positions within data center operations and highly skilled technical categories, as well as indirect and induced employment across local businesses and suppliers. Beyond the economic impact, the company intends to invest €30 million in various community programs across Spain over the next decade, focusing on areas such as education and local development.

Amazon.com (AMZN) to Invest €33.7B in Spanish Data Center Expansion
Amazon.com (AMZN) to Invest €33.7B in Spanish Data Center Expansion

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In addition to expanding data center capacity, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is building specialized supply chain facilities in Aragón that will create an estimated 1,800 local jobs. This project features a server manufacturing plant for assembly and testing, a fulfillment warehouse, and a dedicated facility for the manufacturing and repair of AI and ML servers. These operations are intended to support data center infrastructure throughout Europe.

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscription services through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company has three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services/AWS.

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