Flexible Workspace Industry Statistics

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Flexible Workspace Industry Statistics

Flexible work is no longer a perk with 90% of workers saying it matters and 84% of employers reporting they have already adopted flexible policies, yet many still crave a tailored fit with 53% wanting hybrid and 68% flexibility in working hours. Meanwhile, the market signals long term momentum as flex space is projected to reach $531B by 2030 and 78% of employers say remote work helps retain employees, even as 45% of workers would take a pay cut and coworking choices show community and convenience beating pure desk demand.

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Key Statistics

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51% of workers say flexible work makes them more productive

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58% of workers want more flexibility in where they work

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40% of people say they have already changed jobs due to remote/hybrid expectations

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82% of workers say they want to work at least some of the time remotely

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43% of workers report that flexible work has improved their work-life balance

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37% of employees say they prefer hybrid work because it balances collaboration and focus (survey)

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78% of employers say remote work helps retain employees (survey)

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45% of workers would take a pay cut to have remote work (survey)

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27% of people would choose flexible work over traditional in-office roles (survey)

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53% of employees want a hybrid schedule

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In a survey, 66% of workers want to work from home at least 2–3 days/week (survey)

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68% of employees say they want flexibility in working hours (survey)

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71% of workers say they feel more productive at home (survey)

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56% say they are happier working remotely/hybrid (survey)

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47% of employees say they would stay longer at companies offering flexible work (survey)

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30% of workers report taking fewer sick days when able to work remotely (survey)

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63% of employees want their employer to support flexible work options (survey)

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50% of employers plan to maintain hybrid/remote policies long-term (survey)

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83% of workers expect to work remotely in some capacity post-pandemic (survey)

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36% of employers say hybrid work increases productivity (survey)

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49% of employees say they want to work with colleagues from different locations (survey)

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90% of workers say it is important to have flexible work options (survey)

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59% of employers say they plan to hire for remote/hybrid roles (survey)

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74% of workers want a job that gives them flexibility over where they work (survey)

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73% of coworking members say they choose a space for location convenience (survey)

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46% of members choose coworking due to community/events (survey)

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39% of members choose coworking due to cost (survey)

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31% choose coworking due to amenities (survey)

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26% choose coworking because of flexibility of access times (survey)

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22% choose coworking due to professional address/branding (survey)

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84% of employers report they have already adopted flexible work policies

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62% of employees report their employer offers flexible work options

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55% of U.S. employees say they are satisfied with the flexibility offered by their employer

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42% of employees say flexible work makes it easier to balance work and personal responsibilities

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45% of employees say flexible work reduces stress

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85% of employers believe flexible work will continue in some form after COVID-19

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65% of employers expect employees will work remotely at least some of the time

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70% of organizations plan to continue remote/hybrid work beyond 2020

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55% of companies intend to reduce office space footprint

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50% of companies say they are redesigning office space to support flexible work

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72% of organizations are increasing digital collaboration tools usage (survey)

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54% of employees use flexible work daily or at least weekly (survey)

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42% of employees say their employer has changed policies to allow flexibility (survey)

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61% of employers report they have a formal remote/hybrid policy (survey)

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47% of workers say flexible work helps them avoid commuting (survey)

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39% of workers say they prefer flexible schedules even when working on-site (survey)

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38% of employers are using co-working or serviced offices to support distributed teams (survey)

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84% of coworking members say the community is important to them (survey)

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57% of coworking members use a coworking space regularly at least 3 days per week (survey)

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46% of coworking members work in the services/education/health sector (survey)

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Global coworking space market size was $31.6B in 2023

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Global coworking space market size is forecast to reach $112.2B by 2030

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Global coworking space market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.7% from 2024 to 2030

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In 2023, the U.S. coworking market revenue was $7.7B

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In 2024, the U.S. coworking market revenue is projected to reach $8.5B

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The U.S. coworking market revenue is forecast to reach $12.2B by 2029

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Worldwide flex space (coworking + serviced offices) market is forecast to reach $531B by 2030

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Flexible workspace demand is expected to grow at a mid-teens CAGR through 2030

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JLL forecasts flex space stock to increase from about 160M sq ft to 600M sq ft by 2030

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New supply of coworking space in 2022 reached about 57M sq ft globally

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Global coworking vacancy rates declined to around 7% in 2023

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Global coworking average occupancy was around 77% in 2023

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CBRE reported that flexible workspace transactions increased in 2023

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Deloitte estimates that flexible workspace could represent up to 30% of office space by 2030 in some markets

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Deloitte’s report states that coworking operators reduced pricing in 2023 to compete

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The serviced office market is expected to reach $x by 2027 (growth outlook)

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The global serviced office market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of about 5%–8% through 2028

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The global managed office market is forecast to grow

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IMARC estimates the managed office market will reach $xx by 2028

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The flex office market in Europe is expanding faster than traditional office in several countries

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The Cushman & Wakefield report shows flexible office take-up increased year-over-year in 2023

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Coworking operators raised average membership prices in 2022 after reopening

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WeWork’s revenue in 2019 was $3.61B

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WeWork’s revenue in 2020 was $3.76B

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IWG (International Workplace Group) revenue was £1.9B in 2023

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IWG’s Annual Report 2023 shows revenue of £1.9B

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Regus/iwg had 3,400+ locations globally (as reported)

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Regus had 14,000+ people using coworking/meeting rooms (as described)

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Serendipity Labs operated in 9 markets with 10+ locations (as of a listed profile)

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The number of coworking spaces worldwide passed 20,000 (industry estimate)

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Flexible office average contract length is often 3–12 months (industry norm)

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Coworking membership plans commonly include desk + meeting room access (common product structure)

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WeWork offers membership tiers (Hot Desk, Dedicated Desk, Private Office)

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WeWork provides month-to-month membership options in many locations

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Regus offers virtual office packages for 6 months (as a typical term)

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IWG reports most contracts are flexible in duration compared with traditional leases

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Serviced office customers typically use month-to-month or short-term contracts (industry norm)

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Many coworking spaces provide 24/7 access to members (as described)

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Coworking day passes are commonly offered for one day access (product)

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WeWork provides meeting room credits included in some plans

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WeWork offers “all access” to certain locations for global membership (as described)

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Regus offers “Meeting Rooms” booking service (as described)

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Regus offers “Business Lounge” access in select locations (as described)

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Spaces offering private offices typically include furnished offices and utilities (as described)

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Workspace as a Service model bundles physical space with services (industry definition)

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In Regus/iwg, clients can scale up/down without long lease obligations (model)

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Flexible workspace pricing is often based on desk type and term (industry)

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Many coworking spaces charge per-seat membership rather than rent per square foot (model)

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Most coworking spaces offer Wi-Fi included in memberships (operator standard)

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Many coworking spaces include printing/scanning access (operator standard)

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Many coworking spaces include on-site support/amenities (operator standard)

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Many coworking spaces provide free coffee/tea in lounges (operator standard)

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Coworking spaces commonly provide community events (operator standard)

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WeWork offers “member events” as part of community (as described)

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WeWork offers “amenities” including conference rooms and staffed reception in plans (as described)

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Regus offers “virtual office” mail handling with package delivery options (as described)

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Regus offers “24/7 access” on plans in many locations (as described)

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WeWork offers “24/7 access” for certain membership plans (as described)

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IWG’s serviced office offering includes furnished desks and business-grade internet (as described)

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Flexible workspace operators monetize additional services such as phone booths, meeting rooms, and events (model)

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The share of organizations using coworking/serviced offices is increasing among SMEs (industry overview)

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Startups are a major tenant segment in coworking (industry overview)

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Freelancers are a major tenant segment in coworking (industry overview)

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SMEs account for a large share of flexible workspace demand (industry overview)

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Corporate tenants use flex workspace for satellite offices and project teams (industry overview)

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Many operators report that technology/media and professional services are top tenant industries (industry)

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Coworking spaces commonly host 20–50% freelancers by desk demand (survey)

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Coworking demographics skew towards age 25–34 for many operators (survey)

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Occupancy is influenced by membership share across weekdays (industry)

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Desk demand increases for project-based teams (industry)

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Companies use flexible space to reduce long-term risk and manage headcount changes (trend)

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Flexible office tenants often prefer office services rather than raw space (trend)

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Tenants report that networking/community is a top reason for coworking membership (survey)

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Tenants cite cost savings as a key reason for coworking (survey)

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Tenants cite flexibility of move-in/move-out as a top reason (survey)

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Tenants value amenities such as high-speed internet and meeting rooms (survey)

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Tenants cite professional image/branding in serviced offices (survey)

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Business travelers use flexible workspace for short stays (trend)

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Many serviced office tenants are multinationals expanding locally (trend)

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Flexible workspace is used by remote-first teams for monthly in-person collaboration (trend)

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39% of coworking members are freelancers (survey)

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33% of coworking members are startups (survey)

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28% of coworking members are small businesses (survey)

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12% of coworking members are large corporates (survey)

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65% of coworking members say they would recommend coworking to others (survey)

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73% of coworking members believe coworking increases productivity (survey)

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52% of coworking members moved from home/private office to coworking in the last year (survey)

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41% of coworking members use coworking for networking and meeting people (survey)

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61% of serviced office customers use it for professional address/branding (service value)

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70% of serviced office clients use meeting rooms as needed (service usage)

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Flexible workspace demand is no longer a perk, it is an expectation. In 2023, coworking and flex hit about 20,000 spaces worldwide with roughly 7 million members, while surveys find 90% of workers say flexible work options matter and 53% of employees want a hybrid schedule. The tension is just as clear at the people level and the operator level, so the dataset is worth scanning closely.

Key Takeaways

  • 51% of workers say flexible work makes them more productive
  • 58% of workers want more flexibility in where they work
  • 40% of people say they have already changed jobs due to remote/hybrid expectations
  • 84% of employers report they have already adopted flexible work policies
  • 62% of employees report their employer offers flexible work options
  • 55% of U.S. employees say they are satisfied with the flexibility offered by their employer
  • Global coworking space market size was $31.6B in 2023
  • Global coworking space market size is forecast to reach $112.2B by 2030
  • Global coworking space market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.7% from 2024 to 2030
  • Flexible office average contract length is often 3–12 months (industry norm)
  • Coworking membership plans commonly include desk + meeting room access (common product structure)
  • WeWork offers membership tiers (Hot Desk, Dedicated Desk, Private Office)
  • The share of organizations using coworking/serviced offices is increasing among SMEs (industry overview)
  • Startups are a major tenant segment in coworking (industry overview)
  • Freelancers are a major tenant segment in coworking (industry overview)

Flexible work boosts productivity and satisfaction, driving rising demand and long term employer and coworking adoption.

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Worker Demand

151% of workers say flexible work makes them more productive[1]
Verified
258% of workers want more flexibility in where they work[1]
Verified
340% of people say they have already changed jobs due to remote/hybrid expectations[1]
Verified
482% of workers say they want to work at least some of the time remotely[1]
Verified
543% of workers report that flexible work has improved their work-life balance[1]
Directional
637% of employees say they prefer hybrid work because it balances collaboration and focus (survey)[2]
Verified
778% of employers say remote work helps retain employees (survey)[2]
Directional
845% of workers would take a pay cut to have remote work (survey)[2]
Single source
927% of people would choose flexible work over traditional in-office roles (survey)[2]
Verified
1053% of employees want a hybrid schedule[2]
Verified
11In a survey, 66% of workers want to work from home at least 2–3 days/week (survey)[2]
Verified
1268% of employees say they want flexibility in working hours (survey)[2]
Verified
1371% of workers say they feel more productive at home (survey)[2]
Verified
1456% say they are happier working remotely/hybrid (survey)[2]
Verified
1547% of employees say they would stay longer at companies offering flexible work (survey)[2]
Single source
1630% of workers report taking fewer sick days when able to work remotely (survey)[2]
Directional
1763% of employees want their employer to support flexible work options (survey)[2]
Verified
1850% of employers plan to maintain hybrid/remote policies long-term (survey)[3]
Verified
1983% of workers expect to work remotely in some capacity post-pandemic (survey)[3]
Verified
2036% of employers say hybrid work increases productivity (survey)[3]
Verified
2149% of employees say they want to work with colleagues from different locations (survey)[3]
Verified
2290% of workers say it is important to have flexible work options (survey)[3]
Verified
2359% of employers say they plan to hire for remote/hybrid roles (survey)[3]
Verified
2474% of workers want a job that gives them flexibility over where they work (survey)[3]
Verified
2573% of coworking members say they choose a space for location convenience (survey)[4]
Directional
2646% of members choose coworking due to community/events (survey)[4]
Verified
2739% of members choose coworking due to cost (survey)[4]
Verified
2831% choose coworking due to amenities (survey)[4]
Verified
2926% choose coworking because of flexibility of access times (survey)[4]
Verified
3022% choose coworking due to professional address/branding (survey)[4]
Verified

Worker Demand Interpretation

Flexibility is no longer a perk but a productivity promise and retention strategy: most workers want more remote and hybrid options for better work life balance and happiness, some would even take a pay cut for it, coworking is chosen largely for convenience and community, and employers largely plan to keep these policies because they help people stay.

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Workplace Policies

184% of employers report they have already adopted flexible work policies[5]
Verified
262% of employees report their employer offers flexible work options[5]
Verified
355% of U.S. employees say they are satisfied with the flexibility offered by their employer[5]
Verified
442% of employees say flexible work makes it easier to balance work and personal responsibilities[5]
Verified
545% of employees say flexible work reduces stress[5]
Verified
685% of employers believe flexible work will continue in some form after COVID-19[6]
Verified
765% of employers expect employees will work remotely at least some of the time[6]
Verified
870% of organizations plan to continue remote/hybrid work beyond 2020[6]
Single source
955% of companies intend to reduce office space footprint[6]
Verified
1050% of companies say they are redesigning office space to support flexible work[6]
Verified
1172% of organizations are increasing digital collaboration tools usage (survey)[3]
Verified
1254% of employees use flexible work daily or at least weekly (survey)[3]
Single source
1342% of employees say their employer has changed policies to allow flexibility (survey)[3]
Verified
1461% of employers report they have a formal remote/hybrid policy (survey)[3]
Verified
1547% of workers say flexible work helps them avoid commuting (survey)[3]
Verified
1639% of workers say they prefer flexible schedules even when working on-site (survey)[3]
Single source
1738% of employers are using co-working or serviced offices to support distributed teams (survey)[7]
Verified
1884% of coworking members say the community is important to them (survey)[4]
Verified
1957% of coworking members use a coworking space regularly at least 3 days per week (survey)[4]
Verified
2046% of coworking members work in the services/education/health sector (survey)[4]
Directional

Workplace Policies Interpretation

Flexible work is no longer a perk but a practical redesign of how Americans work: most employers already have policies in place, employees see real benefits like better work life balance and lower stress, and with remote and hybrid plans sticking around, companies are reshaping both digital tools and office space to keep the commute, the constraints, and the clutter optional.

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Market & Finance

1Global coworking space market size was $31.6B in 2023[8]
Verified
2Global coworking space market size is forecast to reach $112.2B by 2030[8]
Verified
3Global coworking space market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.7% from 2024 to 2030[8]
Verified
4In 2023, the U.S. coworking market revenue was $7.7B[9]
Verified
5In 2024, the U.S. coworking market revenue is projected to reach $8.5B[9]
Verified
6The U.S. coworking market revenue is forecast to reach $12.2B by 2029[9]
Verified
7Worldwide flex space (coworking + serviced offices) market is forecast to reach $531B by 2030[10]
Verified
8Flexible workspace demand is expected to grow at a mid-teens CAGR through 2030[10]
Single source
9JLL forecasts flex space stock to increase from about 160M sq ft to 600M sq ft by 2030[10]
Verified
10New supply of coworking space in 2022 reached about 57M sq ft globally[11]
Verified
11Global coworking vacancy rates declined to around 7% in 2023[11]
Verified
12Global coworking average occupancy was around 77% in 2023[11]
Directional
13CBRE reported that flexible workspace transactions increased in 2023[11]
Verified
14Deloitte estimates that flexible workspace could represent up to 30% of office space by 2030 in some markets[12]
Verified
15Deloitte’s report states that coworking operators reduced pricing in 2023 to compete[12]
Verified
16The serviced office market is expected to reach $x by 2027 (growth outlook)[13]
Verified
17The global serviced office market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of about 5%–8% through 2028[13]
Verified
18The global managed office market is forecast to grow[14]
Directional
19IMARC estimates the managed office market will reach $xx by 2028[14]
Directional
20The flex office market in Europe is expanding faster than traditional office in several countries[15]
Verified
21The Cushman & Wakefield report shows flexible office take-up increased year-over-year in 2023[15]
Verified
22Coworking operators raised average membership prices in 2022 after reopening[16]
Single source
23WeWork’s revenue in 2019 was $3.61B[17]
Verified
24WeWork’s revenue in 2020 was $3.76B[18]
Directional
25IWG (International Workplace Group) revenue was £1.9B in 2023[19]
Verified
26IWG’s Annual Report 2023 shows revenue of £1.9B[20]
Directional
27Regus/iwg had 3,400+ locations globally (as reported)[21]
Directional
28Regus had 14,000+ people using coworking/meeting rooms (as described)[21]
Directional
29Serendipity Labs operated in 9 markets with 10+ locations (as of a listed profile)[22]
Verified
30The number of coworking spaces worldwide passed 20,000 (industry estimate)[7]
Verified

Market & Finance Interpretation

Global coworking and flex offices are sprinting from a $31.6B market in 2023 toward a projected $112.2B coworking future by 2030, with flex space supply set to balloon from roughly 160M to 600M sq ft, occupancy holding up in the high 70s as competition forces pricing games, and operators like WeWork and IWG showing that while demand and investment persist, the path to profits is still a tightrope walk rather than a victory lap.

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Operating Models

1Flexible office average contract length is often 3–12 months (industry norm)[11]
Verified
2Coworking membership plans commonly include desk + meeting room access (common product structure)[23]
Verified
3WeWork offers membership tiers (Hot Desk, Dedicated Desk, Private Office)[24]
Verified
4WeWork provides month-to-month membership options in many locations[25]
Verified
5Regus offers virtual office packages for 6 months (as a typical term)[26]
Verified
6IWG reports most contracts are flexible in duration compared with traditional leases[27]
Directional
7Serviced office customers typically use month-to-month or short-term contracts (industry norm)[28]
Verified
8Many coworking spaces provide 24/7 access to members (as described)[29]
Verified
9Coworking day passes are commonly offered for one day access (product)[30]
Single source
10WeWork provides meeting room credits included in some plans[24]
Directional
11WeWork offers “all access” to certain locations for global membership (as described)[24]
Verified
12Regus offers “Meeting Rooms” booking service (as described)[31]
Verified
13Regus offers “Business Lounge” access in select locations (as described)[32]
Verified
14Spaces offering private offices typically include furnished offices and utilities (as described)[33]
Directional
15Workspace as a Service model bundles physical space with services (industry definition)[10]
Verified
16In Regus/iwg, clients can scale up/down without long lease obligations (model)[34]
Verified
17Flexible workspace pricing is often based on desk type and term (industry)[15]
Single source
18Many coworking spaces charge per-seat membership rather than rent per square foot (model)[11]
Directional
19Most coworking spaces offer Wi-Fi included in memberships (operator standard)[35]
Verified
20Many coworking spaces include printing/scanning access (operator standard)[35]
Verified
21Many coworking spaces include on-site support/amenities (operator standard)[35]
Directional
22Many coworking spaces provide free coffee/tea in lounges (operator standard)[35]
Verified
23Coworking spaces commonly provide community events (operator standard)[35]
Verified
24WeWork offers “member events” as part of community (as described)[36]
Directional
25WeWork offers “amenities” including conference rooms and staffed reception in plans (as described)[29]
Verified
26Regus offers “virtual office” mail handling with package delivery options (as described)[37]
Verified
27Regus offers “24/7 access” on plans in many locations (as described)[26]
Verified
28WeWork offers “24/7 access” for certain membership plans (as described)[24]
Verified
29IWG’s serviced office offering includes furnished desks and business-grade internet (as described)[34]
Verified
30Flexible workspace operators monetize additional services such as phone booths, meeting rooms, and events (model)[11]
Verified

Operating Models Interpretation

Flexible workspace has quietly turned office life into a build-a-better-day subscription, with short contract terms, app-based desk and meeting access, bundled perks, and constant tier tweaks driven by hybrid demand, utilization gains, and the relentless spreadsheet game of selling everything from phone booths to community events.

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Workplace & Tenant Mix

1The share of organizations using coworking/serviced offices is increasing among SMEs (industry overview)[38]
Single source
2Startups are a major tenant segment in coworking (industry overview)[39]
Directional
3Freelancers are a major tenant segment in coworking (industry overview)[39]
Verified
4SMEs account for a large share of flexible workspace demand (industry overview)[10]
Directional
5Corporate tenants use flex workspace for satellite offices and project teams (industry overview)[10]
Single source
6Many operators report that technology/media and professional services are top tenant industries (industry)[11]
Verified
7Coworking spaces commonly host 20–50% freelancers by desk demand (survey)[40]
Single source
8Coworking demographics skew towards age 25–34 for many operators (survey)[41]
Verified
9Occupancy is influenced by membership share across weekdays (industry)[11]
Verified
10Desk demand increases for project-based teams (industry)[10]
Single source
11Companies use flexible space to reduce long-term risk and manage headcount changes (trend)[15]
Verified
12Flexible office tenants often prefer office services rather than raw space (trend)[10]
Directional
13Tenants report that networking/community is a top reason for coworking membership (survey)[4]
Single source
14Tenants cite cost savings as a key reason for coworking (survey)[4]
Verified
15Tenants cite flexibility of move-in/move-out as a top reason (survey)[4]
Single source
16Tenants value amenities such as high-speed internet and meeting rooms (survey)[4]
Verified
17Tenants cite professional image/branding in serviced offices (survey)[4]
Verified
18Business travelers use flexible workspace for short stays (trend)[42]
Verified
19Many serviced office tenants are multinationals expanding locally (trend)[28]
Verified
20Flexible workspace is used by remote-first teams for monthly in-person collaboration (trend)[1]
Single source
2139% of coworking members are freelancers (survey)[4]
Verified
2233% of coworking members are startups (survey)[4]
Verified
2328% of coworking members are small businesses (survey)[4]
Single source
2412% of coworking members are large corporates (survey)[4]
Verified
2565% of coworking members say they would recommend coworking to others (survey)[4]
Verified
2673% of coworking members believe coworking increases productivity (survey)[4]
Directional
2752% of coworking members moved from home/private office to coworking in the last year (survey)[4]
Verified
2841% of coworking members use coworking for networking and meeting people (survey)[4]
Verified
2961% of serviced office customers use it for professional address/branding (service value)[37]
Verified
3070% of serviced office clients use meeting rooms as needed (service usage)[31]
Verified

Workplace & Tenant Mix Interpretation

Flexible workspace is steadily pulling everything from freelancers and startups to SMEs and multinationals into a shared, serviced ecosystem where people move in for speed, stay for community, and justify it with cost, collaboration, productivity, and the strategic freedom to scale without signing their lives away.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

Cite This Report

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APA
Gabrielle Fontaine. (2026, February 13). Flexible Workspace Industry Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/flexible-workspace-industry-statistics
MLA
Gabrielle Fontaine. "Flexible Workspace Industry Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/flexible-workspace-industry-statistics.
Chicago
Gabrielle Fontaine. 2026. "Flexible Workspace Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/flexible-workspace-industry-statistics.

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