This year, Japan’s coworking spaces are seeing mixed developments. The 2025 Coworking Trends Survey by Deskmag offers some interesting numbers from the Japanese market.

In short, just 42% of operators achieved 'significant profits', while a larger number (than the global average) are breaking even. While most operate as for-profit businesses, a higher proportion than elsewhere run non-profits or receive gov. funding. Big city coworking (in cities with 1M+ people) is thriving with occupancy around 70%. Where local operators are struggling is in finding qualified staff and having to explain coworking frequently.

As for revenue per space, the average operator earns around $370 per desk, while major cities are getting $630.