Cloud Market Share 2026: AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud

by Mark Orina
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Oct 21, 2026
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01 min read

Cloud Wars 2026: Who’s Winning the $143 Billion Race?

Global spending on cloud infrastructure hit $143.4 billion in Q2 2026, up 43% year over year and the fastest growth in eight years. AWS still leads with 28% of the market, followed by Microsoft Azure at 20% and Google Cloud at 15%. Google Cloud is the one to watch, with revenue growth of around 82%. This infographic breaks down the numbers, the growth rates and what they mean for businesses choosing a cloud provider.

Source: Synergy Research Group, Q2 2026.

Mark Orina

Mark Orina is a cloud engineer, IT professional and tech writer based in Nairobi, Kenya. As an AWS Community Builder and organiser of the AWS User Group Kenya, he helps grow the local cloud community through events, learning and knowledge sharing. His writing breaks down cloud market data, new technologies and industry trends for developers, students and business leaders, with a focus on what they mean for Africa’s digital economy. Connect with him on linktr.ee/markorina.

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