GITNUXREPORT 2025

Leasing Industry Statistics

Global leasing market valued at $1.4 trillion, digital and sustainable growth expanding.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The commercial vehicle leasing segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% through 2025

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The leasing industry has seen a 12% increase in sustainable and green leasing options in 2023

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Over 70% of leasing companies have implemented digital platforms to streamline lease processing

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Lease financing accounts for around 25% of total corporate debt for large-cap companies

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The leasing industry in Europe is projected to grow by 5% annually through 2025

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Approximately 60% of leasing transactions involve equipment, with the remaining being vehicle and real estate leasing

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Lease accounting standards (ASC 842 and IFRS 16) have led to a 15% increase in lease disclosures

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The share of digital lease origination processes has increased from 20% in 2019 to over 70% in 2023

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Approximately 85% of leasing companies now use cloud-based management systems

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The leasing industry has seen a 10% increase in blockchain adoption to improve transparency and reduce fraud

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The average interest rate for leases has fallen to about 4.3% in 2023, from 5.2% in 2022

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Leasing companies report a 23% year-over-year growth in customer demand for flexible lease terms

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Insurance premiums related to leased assets make up about 12% of total leasing expenses

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The global SaaS leasing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% through 2026

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About 50% of leasing companies report growth in demand for green and sustainable leased assets

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The leasing industry has seen a 5% increase in cybersecurity investments to protect lease transaction data

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Equipment leasing for healthcare technology has grown by approximately 8% annually over the past three years

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Less than 10% of leasing companies worldwide currently utilize AI for credit scoring and risk assessment

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The adoption of telematics in leased vehicles has increased by over 40% in the past two years

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The leasing industry’s contribution to employment is estimated at over 3 million jobs globally

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The use of big data analytics in leasing decisions increased by 18% in 2023 alone

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Leasing of industrial machinery has seen a 9% CAGR worldwide through 2024

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The percentage of lease contracts renewed or extended has increased by 10% in the last two years

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About 60% of leasing transactions are now processed digitally, driven by advancements in e-documentation

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The leasing industry’s profitability (measured by average margin) is approximately 12%

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Fleet leasing accounts for nearly 50% of all vehicle leasing transactions

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Sustainable leasing options have increased by 20% year over year, reflecting a growing focus on environmental responsibility

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The use of artificial intelligence to optimize lease portfolios has grown by 22% in 2023

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Lease finance companies have increased their investment in cybersecurity by approximately $350 million in 2023

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The global leasing market was valued at approximately $1.4 trillion in 2022

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Equipment leasing constitutes about 45% of the total leasing market worldwide

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Approximately 78% of small to medium enterprises prefer leasing over buying equipment

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The automotive leasing sector contributes about 30% of global vehicle sales

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The average residual value estimation error for leased assets is around 7%

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Small and medium leasing companies represent 65% of the total leasing market in emerging economies

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The leasing industry contributed approximately $150 billion in taxes globally in 2022

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Commercial real estate leasing accounts for about 20% of total leasing volume globally

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The retail sector accounts for approximately 35% of all equipment leasing transactions

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The average monthly lease payment for commercial property in urban areas is approximately $3,200

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The total value of vehicle leases in North America exceeded $300 billion in 2022

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The global leasing industry is expected to reach a valuation of $2 trillion by 2030

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The leasing industry’s total global revenue increased by 7% in 2022, reaching approximately $1.5 trillion

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Urban commercial leasing accounts for about 25% of all leasing activity globally

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Leasing companies report an average loan default rate of 2.5%

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Customer satisfaction rate with leasing services is approximately 83% in North America

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The average lease term for commercial equipment is approximately 48 months

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The median age of leased equipment is 3.5 years

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The average lease-to-own ratio for consumer electronic leasing is about 3:1

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The average duration for lease negotiations has decreased by 25% due to digital platforms

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The average residual value of leased commercial vehicles is approximately 65%

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The average amortization period for leased assets is around 4 years

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The average transaction size in leasing for industrial equipment is around $150,000

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The average lease maturity for technology equipment is approximately 36 months

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The Asia-Pacific region accounts for over 40% of the global leasing market share

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In North America, leasing accounts for nearly 60% of all vehicle acquisitions for businesses

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The majority of leasing agreements (around 65%) are now electronic, contribution driven by increased adoption of e-signature technology

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Key Highlights

The global leasing market was valued at approximately $1.4 trillion in 2022
The Asia-Pacific region accounts for over 40% of the global leasing market share
Equipment leasing constitutes about 45% of the total leasing market worldwide
The commercial vehicle leasing segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% through 2025
Approximately 78% of small to medium enterprises prefer leasing over buying equipment
Leasing companies report an average loan default rate of 2.5%
In North America, leasing accounts for nearly 60% of all vehicle acquisitions for businesses
The leasing industry has seen a 12% increase in sustainable and green leasing options in 2023
Customer satisfaction rate with leasing services is approximately 83% in North America
The average lease term for commercial equipment is approximately 48 months
Over 70% of leasing companies have implemented digital platforms to streamline lease processing
The automotive leasing sector contributes about 30% of global vehicle sales
Lease financing accounts for around 25% of total corporate debt for large-cap companies

The leasing industry is on a dynamic growth trajectory, with a global market value soaring past $1.4 trillion in 2022 and innovative shifts—from digital transformation to sustainable leasing—propelling its expansion across continents and sectors.

Industry Trends and Growth Indicators

The commercial vehicle leasing segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% through 2025
The leasing industry has seen a 12% increase in sustainable and green leasing options in 2023
Over 70% of leasing companies have implemented digital platforms to streamline lease processing
Lease financing accounts for around 25% of total corporate debt for large-cap companies
The leasing industry in Europe is projected to grow by 5% annually through 2025
Approximately 60% of leasing transactions involve equipment, with the remaining being vehicle and real estate leasing
Lease accounting standards (ASC 842 and IFRS 16) have led to a 15% increase in lease disclosures
The share of digital lease origination processes has increased from 20% in 2019 to over 70% in 2023
Approximately 85% of leasing companies now use cloud-based management systems
The leasing industry has seen a 10% increase in blockchain adoption to improve transparency and reduce fraud
The average interest rate for leases has fallen to about 4.3% in 2023, from 5.2% in 2022
Leasing companies report a 23% year-over-year growth in customer demand for flexible lease terms
Insurance premiums related to leased assets make up about 12% of total leasing expenses
The global SaaS leasing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% through 2026
About 50% of leasing companies report growth in demand for green and sustainable leased assets
The leasing industry has seen a 5% increase in cybersecurity investments to protect lease transaction data
Equipment leasing for healthcare technology has grown by approximately 8% annually over the past three years
Less than 10% of leasing companies worldwide currently utilize AI for credit scoring and risk assessment
The adoption of telematics in leased vehicles has increased by over 40% in the past two years
The leasing industry’s contribution to employment is estimated at over 3 million jobs globally
The use of big data analytics in leasing decisions increased by 18% in 2023 alone
Leasing of industrial machinery has seen a 9% CAGR worldwide through 2024
The percentage of lease contracts renewed or extended has increased by 10% in the last two years
About 60% of leasing transactions are now processed digitally, driven by advancements in e-documentation
The leasing industry’s profitability (measured by average margin) is approximately 12%
Fleet leasing accounts for nearly 50% of all vehicle leasing transactions
Sustainable leasing options have increased by 20% year over year, reflecting a growing focus on environmental responsibility
The use of artificial intelligence to optimize lease portfolios has grown by 22% in 2023
Lease finance companies have increased their investment in cybersecurity by approximately $350 million in 2023

Industry Trends and Growth Indicators Interpretation

As the leasing industry accelerates toward a greener, digital, and data-driven future with a CAGR of 6% through 2025, it’s clear that automation, sustainability, and cybersecurity are not just trends but essential components shaping a resilient and transparent leasing landscape.

Market Size and Market Valuation

The global leasing market was valued at approximately $1.4 trillion in 2022
Equipment leasing constitutes about 45% of the total leasing market worldwide
Approximately 78% of small to medium enterprises prefer leasing over buying equipment
The automotive leasing sector contributes about 30% of global vehicle sales
The average residual value estimation error for leased assets is around 7%
Small and medium leasing companies represent 65% of the total leasing market in emerging economies
The leasing industry contributed approximately $150 billion in taxes globally in 2022
Commercial real estate leasing accounts for about 20% of total leasing volume globally
The retail sector accounts for approximately 35% of all equipment leasing transactions
The average monthly lease payment for commercial property in urban areas is approximately $3,200
The total value of vehicle leases in North America exceeded $300 billion in 2022
The global leasing industry is expected to reach a valuation of $2 trillion by 2030
The leasing industry’s total global revenue increased by 7% in 2022, reaching approximately $1.5 trillion
Urban commercial leasing accounts for about 25% of all leasing activity globally

Market Size and Market Valuation Interpretation

With a staggering $1.4 trillion valuation in 2022—forecasted to hit $2 trillion by 2030—the leasing industry, especially vibrant in emerging markets and urban centers, continues to serve as the financial backbone for SMEs and global asset distribution, while balancing the peril of residual value miscalculations that could ripple through its 7% average error margin.

Operational Metrics and Customer Behavior

Leasing companies report an average loan default rate of 2.5%
Customer satisfaction rate with leasing services is approximately 83% in North America
The average lease term for commercial equipment is approximately 48 months
The median age of leased equipment is 3.5 years
The average lease-to-own ratio for consumer electronic leasing is about 3:1
The average duration for lease negotiations has decreased by 25% due to digital platforms
The average residual value of leased commercial vehicles is approximately 65%
The average amortization period for leased assets is around 4 years
The average transaction size in leasing for industrial equipment is around $150,000
The average lease maturity for technology equipment is approximately 36 months

Operational Metrics and Customer Behavior Interpretation

While leasing companies boast a remarkably low 2.5% default rate and an 83% customer satisfaction score, the industry's strategic shift towards shorter, more digitalized lease terms—averaging 36 to 48 months—mirrors a dynamic landscape where equipment aging and evolving consumer preferences, like a 3:1 lease-to-own ratio for electronics, keep the sector both resilient and increasingly sophisticated.

Regional and Sector-specific Insights

The Asia-Pacific region accounts for over 40% of the global leasing market share
In North America, leasing accounts for nearly 60% of all vehicle acquisitions for businesses

Regional and Sector-specific Insights Interpretation

With over 40% of the global leasing market and nearly 60% of North American business vehicle acquisitions, the leasing industry proves that in the race for mobility, leasing is not just a trend — it's the highway to strategic growth and operational flexibility.

Technological Advancements and Digital Transformation

The majority of leasing agreements (around 65%) are now electronic, contribution driven by increased adoption of e-signature technology

Technological Advancements and Digital Transformation Interpretation

With approximately 65% of leasing agreements now electronic, the leasing industry is clearly signing on to digital efficiency, driven by e-signature technology transforming paper-heavy processes into swift, streamlined transactions.