FM newsroom – cowoking, Germany. Germany’s coworking sector has bounced back in 2025 with stronger business confidence, steady occupancy rates, and a more balanced focus on profitability and purpose. The latest Coworking Trends Survey reveals how operators are navigating post-pandemic realities and evolving member expectations.
The coworking industry in Germany has made a solid recovery from the challenges of recent years. In early 2025, over half of all coworking space operators rated their business situation as “good”, a significant increase from just 46% in 2024 and a mere 29% during the height of the pandemic in 2021. This uptick reflects renewed economic confidence despite lingering global uncertainties, Deskmag writes citing a recent study.
Stable Occupancy, Rising Revenue Per Desk
While the national occupancy rate remained steady at 64%, some urban centres exceeded 70%. The average revenue per desk now stands at €365, indicating improved monetisation even without a major shift in occupancy. Revenue per location varies significantly due to the mix of rural and urban spaces, but consistent desk income points to growing operational efficiency.
More Ventures Breaking Even, But Profit Still Rare
Profitability has improved notably: 29% of coworking spaces are now operating profitably, and 50% are at least breaking even, up from prior years when unprofitability hovered near 40%. However, profitability lags behind global benchmarks. This is partly because many German operators pursue social or community-oriented goals, prioritise sustainability, or opt not to scale aggressively. Their spaces also tend to be smaller on average, limiting revenue potential.
Demand Trends: Events Rise, One-Person Offices Decline
Meeting and event spaces are in high demand, especially in urban areas, while interest in one-person offices has dropped. Hot desks continue to be a staple offering, and team offices maintain a modest but steady role in revenue generation. Essentials like phone booths, while not directly monetised, are increasingly viewed as critical infrastructure—vital for attracting and retaining members who rely on virtual meetings.
