by James E. Carroll
DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange operator, reported a record-breaking 68 exabytes of global data traffic exchanged across its platforms in 2024, reflecting a 15% increase from the previous year. This marks a doubling of global traffic since 2020 when DE-CIX handled 32 exabytes. The surge in data volume was driven by expanding internet-based applications, cloud services, and the growing popularity of gaming. Notably, a peak throughput of 24.92 Tbps was recorded on November 20, coinciding with major gaming releases and updates such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming expansion.
DE-CIX Frankfurt, Europe’s largest Internet Exchange, handled over 45 exabytes of data in 2024, a 13% year-over-year increase, with a peak of 18.11 Tbps recorded in November. Other regional exchanges also saw significant growth, including DE-CIX New York, which processed 4,348 petabytes of data (a 10% increase), and DE-CIX Dallas, which experienced 50% growth with 2,630 petabytes exchanged. As DE-CIX celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, its global footprint spans nearly 60 locations, providing critical interconnection services to over 3,400 networks worldwide.
• Traffic Volume: DE-CIX processed 68 exabytes in 2024, a 15% increase over 2023 and double the volume recorded in 2020.
• Key Record: The highest single-second throughput in 2024 was 24.92 Tbps on November 20, driven by gaming-related traffic.
• Regional Growth: DE-CIX Frankfurt saw 45 exabytes of data (13% growth), while DE-CIX New York and Dallas experienced 10% and 50% increases, respectively.
• Network Reach: DE-CIX operates in nearly 60 locations, connecting over 3,400 networks across more than 100 countries.
“In this, our 30th anniversary year at DE-CIX, we again see the enormous importance of interconnection for powering daily life for millions of people. Whether it’s communication, entertainment, or AI applications, the fast and secure connections at DE-CIX Internet Exchanges are essential for our modern way of life,” said Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX.
