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Amazon in the Rankings

As of October 2026, Amazon owns the world’s second-largest AI data center, in New Carlisle, Indiana, whose main user is Anthropic, and runs the third-largest satellite constellation, Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper).

It is the fifth most valuable company in the world, and both AWS and Amazon Leo feature among the big tech projects connecting Africa.

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Where Amazon ranks

Amazon’s best placing in each ranking where it makes the top 10. Unranked lists show “Pick”.

Rank Ranking Entry Figure Category
#2The Largest AI Data Centers in the World by Power CapacityAnthropic-Amazon New Carlisle910 MWCurrent IT powerTech & AI
#3The Largest Satellite Constellations in OrbitAmazon Leo (Project Kuiper)355Operational satellitesTech & AI
#5The Most Valuable Companies in the World by Market CapAmazon$2.759 trillionMarket cap (US$)Money & Business
PickThe Big Tech Projects Connecting Africa in 2026Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) +1 more on the listTech & AI

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