Companies using coworking space operator WeWork are occupying more space, even as the size and length of new agreements remain relatively stable. WeWork’s analysis of its membership data found that the average company footprint increased 9.9% year over year in the first half of 2026. Eight in 10 companies present in both years either maintained or expanded their space.
Small Businesses Drove Most of the Growth
Small businesses saw their average footprint increase 14.8%, from 7.8 to 9 seats. Enterprise footprints grew 5.6%, from 105 to 111 seats, while mid-size companies remained at roughly 33 seats.
Footprints increased in 14 of WeWork’s 20 major markets. London led with 26% growth, followed by Buenos Aires at 21% and Paris at 19%.
In the U.S. and Canada, Los Angeles had the largest increase at 13%, while Washington, D.C. and Boston each grew 10%.
Companies Are Adding Space Without Signing Much Larger Deals
Average agreements changed little year over year. New and renewal agreements averaged 10.7 desks, compared with 10.3 a year earlier, while average commitments increased from 10.8 months to 11 months.
That suggests the increase in space is largely coming from companies adding seats within flexible workspace rather than signing dramatically larger or longer agreements.
San Francisco Gains Members While On-Demand Use Rises
San Francisco recorded an 8% increase in member companies, including an 11% increase among enterprises.
Separately, WeWork’s On Demand reservations averaged 82,241 per month in the first half of 2026, up 20.4% from 68,279 a year earlier. London recorded the highest volume, averaging about 10,700 reservations per month.
The findings show continued demand for flexible workspace across company sizes, with businesses expanding their footprints while keeping their individual commitments relatively similar.
