BACHMANN – Office utilization hits highest level since the pandemic, organizations are not fully prepared

Stuttgart, 16th June 2026 – New global research confirms that offices are filling back up faster than most organizations are prepared to manage. 

According to CBRE’s 2026 Global Workplace & Occupancy Insights, the global average building utilization rate jumped to 53% in 2025, its highest since pre- pandemic, up from 38% in 2024 and 35% in 2023. Peak utilization now averages 80%, surpassing the 65% target most organizations set.

The high peak utilization suggested employers are succeeding in bringing employees back to the office. 

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