Jeroen
van der Linde
Head of Inbound Marketing
Coworking Statistics: 2025 Performance & Strategic 2026 Projections
✔Last updated: October 2025, by Jeroen van der Linde
The flexible office space has long since evolved from a niche solution into a cornerstone of modern corporate real estate strategy. Defined not merely by shared workspaces, this fee-based model provides portfolio agility, optimised capital expenditure, and a high-amenity environment essential for today's hybrid workforces. Its value proposition is increasingly leveraged by large enterprise teams seeking alternatives to long-term conventional leases, positioning it as a mandatory element for sophisticated hybrid deployments.
To provide a precise measure of this market's trajectory, we present a data-driven synthesis of 2025 performance and expert-informed forecasts for 2026.
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2025 Performance Review and 2026 Forward Outlook
For this analysis, we differentiate between the core Coworking Segment (hot-desking and open plans) and the broader Flexible Office Market (which includes the high-value private offices and managed suites favored by large corporations).
Global Footprint and Utilization Metrics
| Metric | 2025 Estimate/Result | 2026 Projection | Key Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Space Count | ≈ 42,000 | ≈ 44,000 | Consistent network expansion. |
| Total Global Users | ≈ 5.5 - 6.0 Million | Sustained Growth (Driven by Enterprise Teams) | Reflects deepening corporate integration. |
| Greater London Spaces | ≈ 1,350 | ≈ 1,450 | Mature market exhibiting moderate, stable growth. |
In summary: While the total number of spaces will likely increase to the 43,000–45,000 range by the end of 2025, the key trend is not just about raw numbers. It is about a strategic shift toward larger, better-equipped hubs designed to meet the growing demand from corporate clients using them for hybrid work. London is a global leader in flexible office penetration. The segment is no longer a niche but a standard part of the commercial real estate market.
Market Valuation & Segment Drivers
Accelerated corporate adoption is the key driver behind the rapid expansion of the total market valuation.
| Segment | 2025 Estimate/Result | 2026 Projection | Growth Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coworking Segment Value | ≈ $25 Billion | ≈ $30 Billion | Core demand from SMEs and digital nomad base. |
| Flexible Office Market Value | ≈ $45 Billion | ≈ $54 Billion | Enterprise demand for private, managed office solutions. |
The projected growth to $54 Billion in the broader Flexible Office Market is driven by a strategic imperative among large enterprises: incorporating flexible space into their global real estate portfolios. This key move allows organizations to reduce fixed real estate costs and dramatically increase their portfolio agility by enabling rapid scaling up or down of capacity.
Operational Profitability and Maturity
According to the DeskMag 2025 Global Coworking Survey, the sector's operational health has significantly strengthened.
- Overall Sector Health: 58% of all operators reported profitability in early 2025, with only 18% operating at a loss.
- Optimized Business Models: When filtering for the financially sound core, For-Profit Operators Active for ≥ Year, the data is highly compelling:
- 63% were profitable.
- 22% were breaking even.
- This confirms that the mature, well-run flexible model is inherently profitable.
Executive Summary: The Strategic Mandate
The data confirms that the flexible workspace is no longer an ancillary feature but a strategic necessity. As leading organizations pivot from rigid, fixed real estate liabilities to a highly scalable, flexible portfolio, the model offers direct support for two critical corporate goals: optimizing real estate spend and improving employee well-being and productivity.
The flexible office model, through managed solutions, portfolio access passes, and hybrid workplaces, is not "waiting to be accepted"; it is already the default model for corporate real estate agility.
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