2025 Workplace Occupancy & Utilization Index

The 2025 Occupancy Intelligence Index is the premier annual benchmark report derived from the world’s largest first-party space utilization dataset. Analyzing data from January to December 2024, it encompasses 200+ global enterprises, 50 countries, 180,000+ spaces, and 156 million square feet of workplace environments.

This year’s theme focuses on optimizing existing spaces to enhance employee experience and support future planning, aligning with broader market trends. The report provides insights into space mix changes, workspace redesign for better usage, and the repurposing of spaces based on employee needs.

Key data points include space design trends, active vs. passive usage, meeting room capacity vs. occupancy, global capacity trends by day and region, and industry-specific benchmarks. Additionally, new metrics such as peak average time usage and daily peak occupancy offer deeper insights into workplace efficiency.

The report is designed for corporate real estate leaders, workplace strategists, and industry professionals looking to make data-driven decisions about intelligent space design. Packed with valuable benchmarks and takeaways, it serves as a critical resource for organizations optimizing their workplace strategies to align with evolving employee needs and business objectives.