Cloud Usage Landscape
Cloud computing has become a foundational tool for organizations worldwide, with usage rates reaching record highs in 2025. The cloud is central to IT strategies, supporting everything from AI to remote work.
How did we collect this data?
We put together these statistics from a variety of reputable sources like Gartner and industry leaders like Spacelift. All sources are cited at the bottom of this article. We are committed to data accuracy and have verified sources to ensure the reliability of the information provided. In case of any concerns or inaccuracies, please reach out to us at support@pump.co and we’re happy to make any necessary corrections.
Key Cloud Usage Statistics for 2025
96% of companies now use public cloud services, while 84% also use private clouds, reflecting widespread enterprise adoption [Spacelift].
92–93% of organizations have adopted a multi-cloud strategy, using an average of 4.8 different clouds [Spacelift][Flexera].
Hybrid cloud adoption is expected to reach 90% by 2027, as organizations seek flexibility and redundancy [Gartner].
More than 50% of enterprise and SMB workloads currently run in public cloud environments [AscendCloud].
60% of business data is now stored in the cloud, compared to 48% storing their most critical data there in 2023 [Spacelift].
The average enterprise uses 1,295 cloud services, while individual employees use around 36 cloud-based tools daily [Spacelift].
2.3 billion people now use personal cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud—more than double from a decade ago [Spacelift].
Global public cloud spend is projected to reach $723.4 billion in 2025, up 21.5% from 2024 [Gartner].
Organizations expect a 28% increase in cloud budgets this year, with actual spending exceeding budgets by 17% on average [Flexera].
82% of cloud leaders say their top challenge is managing cloud spend, driving a focus on cost governance [Flexera][Flexera Blog].
59% of organizations now have a dedicated FinOps team, up from 51% last year, to improve financial accountability in the cloud [Flexera Blog].
50% of companies are already using generative AI in the public cloud, the fastest adoption ever recorded for a cloud service [Flexera].
75% of enterprise data is expected to be generated and processed at the edge by 2025, outside of traditional cloud or data centers [Market.us].
60% of organizations rely on managed service providers (MSPs) for some aspect of their public cloud management [Flexera].
Despite optimization efforts, 27% of cloud spend is still wasted, underscoring the ongoing challenge of usage efficiency [Flexera].
In a Nutshell
Cloud usage in 2025 is characterized by near-universal adoption, rapid growth in spending, and increasing complexity as organizations embrace multi-cloud, hybrid, and edge strategies. The focus is shifting toward cost optimization, AI integration, and sustainability, ensuring that cloud remains an essential part of the global technology landscape.
Sources
1. https://spacelift.io/blog/cloud-computing-statistics
2. https://scoop.market.us/cloud-computing-statistics/
4. https://info.flexera.com/CM-REPORT-State-of-the-Cloud
6. https://www.ascendcloudsolutions.com/the-cloud-in-2025-a-meta-analysis-of-trends-and-predictions
