Section 1
How has the ratio of members per resource evolved?
Over the past decade, the number of members per resource in coworking spaces has changed in different ways depending on company size. Smaller companies saw this ratio rise before drifting back down to early levels, while medium and large companies saw a gradual decline in members per resource over time.
By region, Spain climbed to a higher plateau before flattening out, while the UK has seen a steady decline in members per resource. In the US, demand dropped during pandemic restrictions but has since recovered back toward pre-lockdown levels.
Key findings
Mean members per resource by location
Smaller coworking companies saw their average members per resource rise from about three in early 2016 to nearly four by late 2018, then ease back to around three by mid-2026. Mid-sized operators started around thirty members per resource but gradually dropped to the mid-teens over the same period. The largest companies followed a similar pattern, falling from close to forty members per resource at the start to just over twenty by 2026.
In Spain, the average climbed past eleven by 2018 and later settled near ten. The UK market eased from roughly twenty members per resource in early 2016 down to about fifteen by mid-2026. US spaces saw a drop during lockdown but have since regained ground toward pre-pandemic levels.
Section 2
How has the number of bookings evolved?
Over the past eight years, bookings at coworking companies of all sizes followed a steady seasonal pattern that was sharply interrupted in spring 2020. Small, medium, and large companies alike hit their lowest monthly counts during the first wave, then bounced back strongly, pushing total bookings past previous highs by late 2024. Major markets like Spain, the UK, and the US all followed this same trend, pointing to a synchronized global rebound in demand.
Alongside these volume shifts, the mix of booked spaces changed too. Traditional meeting rooms, once more than half of all bookings, gave way to more flexible options. Hot-desks grew their share, while conference rooms and private booths took on more specialized, smaller roles, reflecting a broader shift toward flexible layouts and varied seating.
Key findings
Bookings across companies of different sizes showed a clear seasonal cycle alongside a dramatic pandemic dip and strong recovery. Small operators averaged around 30 bookings in early 2016, fell to about 13 during the spring 2020 downturn, then climbed past 75 by late 2024. Medium-sized companies followed the same path, dipping sharply before recovering past their previous peaks. The largest groups dropped to roughly 25 bookings at the pandemic low, then soared past 400 by early 2022.
All three major markets saw bookings fall below 20 per operator in spring 2020. By mid-2024, Spain reached nearly 200 monthly bookings per company, the UK topped 210, and the US recovered to approximately 120–125 bookings per coworking.
How types of resources have evolved from 2016 to 2026
Meeting rooms started as the dominant resource, at roughly two-thirds of bookings in early 2016, peaking around sixty-five percent in 2017. They dropped below half during the first pandemic wave, recovered to nearly half (around 48–50%) in 2021, then trended back down to under forty percent by mid-2026. Conference rooms saw a steady decline too, falling from about twenty percent of bookings in 2016 to around eight percent by 2026.
Meanwhile, flexible options gained ground. Hot-desk bookings rose from roughly two percent in 2016 to a peak near seventeen percent in 2022, before settling around twelve percent by 2026. Smaller booth bookings stayed a niche category, climbing modestly from about one percent to four percent over the period.
Section 3
Has COVID-19 been a turning point in resource consumption patterns?
Booking durations in coworking spaces hit a clear turning point with COVID-19. Companies of all sizes saw a sharp rise in average usage times in early 2020, followed by a steady climb that brought durations to new highs by mid-2026. Regional markets varied in how fast they recovered and grew, showing diverse demand patterns across key territories.
The increase was most pronounced among non-member users, whose bookings kept lengthening throughout the period, while member usage also trended upward, though more moderately. These shifts point to a lasting change in how occasional and regular users engage with coworking spaces, with implications for resource planning and space management globally.
Key findings
Across coworking spaces of all sizes, average booking times jumped in April 2020 (small operators rose to about 170 minutes), then climbed steadily to new highs above 180 minutes by mid-2026. In Spain, durations settled around 155 minutes by June 2026 after the pandemic spike. The UK saw a sharper shift, moving from about 190 minutes at lockdown to over 210 minutes by mid-2026, while the US saw a milder increase.
By customer type, non-members spiked to roughly 172 minutes in April 2020 and kept rising to over 230 minutes by June 2026. Members climbed more gradually, from about 152 minutes at the pandemic's start to around 162 minutes by mid-2026, a sustained shift in booking behavior.
Section 4
Booking patterns by country booking based on time of the day; day of the week; and month
Booking demand for seats in coworking spaces follows a clear daily rhythm across major markets, with a strong rush in the early morning that peaks mid-morning before gradually tapering off through the afternoon and nearly disappearing by evening. This morning surge has grown stronger in recent data, pointing to increasing demand for first-shift bookings in several regions.
Across the week, midweek bookings dominate, with the highest activity from Tuesday to Thursday and a sharp drop over the weekend, though some markets keep steadier weekend use. Seasonally, demand rises into spring, dips to a summer low, then rebounds in autumn, reflecting a consistent yearly pattern of resource demand.
Key findings
Booking distribution by time of the day
In Spain, booking activity climbs sharply from dawn to a single morning peak around nine o'clock, at roughly seventeen percent of daily volume. The UK sees an even stronger nine-o'clock peak, near twenty-one percent, while the US peaks around thirteen percent. In each market, activity tapers off steadily through the afternoon and is almost nonexistent by evening. Recent data show this early-morning peak becoming more pronounced, reaching over twenty-three percent in the UK, a sign of growing demand for first-shift work hours.
Weekly patterns in Spain and the UK center on midweek use: Spain peaks on Tuesday at about twenty-four percent, the UK on Wednesday near twenty-three percent, and both drop to near zero on weekends. The US market is more balanced, holding around fourteen percent on Friday with a modest share through Saturday and Sunday. Seasonally, bookings rise into spring with a global high of nearly ten percent in March, fall to a summer low around seven percent in August, then recover through autumn.
Section 5
Evolution of the average price of booking.
Across coworking companies of different sizes, average price per booking has generally risen over the last decade, with smaller spaces starting at moderate rates, mid-size venues climbing steadily, and the largest ones holding the premium end of the scale. In all three main markets (Spain, the UK, and the US), costs spiked in the early pandemic period before settling into a narrower range by mid-2026, pointing to a global leveling of booking rates. Meanwhile, the share of free hourly bookings moved through distinct phases: a gradual build-up, a clear peak around the end of 2020, and a steady decline into 2026. These shifts show how coworking companies have adjusted their strategies for managing seat demand, balancing promotions against evolving market conditions in the post-pandemic era.
Key findings
Mean final hourly price
Smaller operators (up to 40 members) began close to thirty, dipped to around twenty by late 2016, then rebounded to thirty over the summer peaks. After a spring 2020 high in the mid-thirties, they settled back near thirty by 2026. Mid-size spaces (40 to 100 members) rose from the low twenties in 2016 to just above thirty by mid-2024, holding around thirty in 2026. The largest companies consistently charged the most, peaking near fifty in 2016 and again in early 2020, before balancing out around forty by mid-2026.
In Spain, the average price started under twenty in 2016, spiked to over forty in April 2020, then hovered in the mid-twenties before rising to almost thirty by 2026. The UK began above forty, fell to the high twenties by mid-2016, saw a pandemic peak near forty in spring 2020, then stabilized in the mid-thirties, ending around thirty-six by mid-2026. The US moved around thirty in 2016, jumped to the mid-thirties in April 2020, climbed into the high thirties by mid-2024, and settled near thirty-three in 2026.
Percentage of zero final hourly price by space size
In small coworking companies (up to 40 members), free hourly bookings began at about 15% in early 2016, rose to roughly 24% in late 2021, then declined to under 10% by 2024. Companies with 41 to 100 members started near 14%, reached close to 28% by mid-2016, and later eased back to the mid-teens around 14% by mid-2026.
Mid-sized operators (101 to 250 members) saw free bookings at about 13% in 2016, climb past 30% in late 2017 and again at year-end 2021, then settle near 19% by mid-2026. The largest coworking companies recorded the lowest early share, surged above 30% at the end of 2020, and held around 27% into mid-2026.
