Business, finance and operations

Occupancy rate

  • Business, finance and operations

Definition

How much of a space is being used, as a share of what is available.

Example

180 desks used of 300 is a 60% occupancy rate.

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Why it matters

Where it is used

Workplace planning and hybrid working decisions.

How to calculate it

Space in use ÷ total space × 100

Worked example

180 desks used of 300 is a 60% occupancy rate.