Space as a Service Market Expected to Reach $14 Billion by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Space as a Service Market," The space as a service market size was valued at $8.7 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $14 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2031. 

Space as a service (SPaaS) refers to the provision of coworking spaces, serviced offices, and other flexible workspace solutions to businesses and individuals. SPaaS providers offer a wide range of services including high-speed internet, meeting rooms, and administrative support. Integration with technology is an important opportunity for SPaaS providers to enhance their offerings and provide a better user experience for customers. Technology can be used to improve space utilization, optimize resources, enhance security, and provide a more personalized experience for customers. SPaaS providers can use smart building technologies to optimize energy usage, automate routine tasks, and enhance security. These technologies can include sensors, automated lighting and HVAC systems, and access control systems. SPaaS providers can use virtual and augmented reality technologies to provide a more immersive and interactive experience for customers. This can include virtual tours of workspaces, virtual meetings and collaboration spaces, and augmented reality overlays that provide additional information and context.

It may be challenging for employees who don't have their own offices to complete all of their work in a public setting, particularly if they are handling sensitive customer information or confidential documents. Due to a lack of privacy or possibilities of data leak, a business may face heavy fines or legal action for leaking classified information. Furthermore, due to a lack of awareness in cities of developing nations, these co-living and co-working places are currently only available in a few cities in developed countries. These elements could limit the market's ability to expand.

Technology integration presents a significant opportunity for SPaaS providers to differentiate themselves and provide a better user experience for customers. By leveraging technology to optimize space utilization, enhance security, and provide a more personalized experience, SaaS providers can improve customer satisfaction, increase occupancy rates, and grow their business. SaaS providers can use data analytics to optimize space utilization, understand customer needs and preferences, and improve the overall user experience. This can include analyzing occupancy rates, traffic patterns, and customer feedback to make data-driven decisions about space allocation and design. SPaaS providers can develop mobile apps that provide customers with a range of features and functionality, including booking workspace, accessing amenities, and connecting with other customers.

The global space as a service market share is segmented based on, end-user and region. By end-user, it is classified into small & medium enterprises, freelancers, and others. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The key players profiled in the space as a service market report include WeWork, 91springboard, Awfis, Common Ground, Innov8, Workbar LLC, Regus, Colive, MindSpace, and Industrious.

The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global space as a service market analysis by thoroughly studying different aspects of the market including major segments, market statistics, market dynamics, regional market outlook, investment opportunities, and top players working towards the growth of the space as a service industry. The report also sheds light on the present scenario and upcoming trends & developments that are contributing to the growth of the market. Moreover, restraints and challenges that hold power to obstruct the market growth are also profiled in the report along with the Porter’s five forces analysis of the market to elucidate factors such as competitive landscape, bargaining power of buyers and suppliers, threats of new players, and emergence of substitutes in the market.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Global Space as a service Industry

• The World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic in March 2020, which led to travel restrictions, turbulence in the financial markets, as well as detrimental effects on supply networks and output levels.
• Every sector has been affected by the unprecedented events caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The closure of offices and rise in remote work ethic had a negative effect on the market for space as a service.
• Due to the ease of restrictions, the market for space as a service, however, grew in the second half of the COVID-19. As businesses recover from the effects of the coronavirus, they are restarting operations and adjusting to the new normal.

Key Findings of the Study

• Based on end-user, the small & medium enterprises sub-segment emerged as the global leader in 2021 and the freelancers sub-segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing sub-segment during the forecast period.
• Based on region, the North America market registered the highest market share in 2021 and the Asia-Pacific region is projected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
• The report provides the indepth about the space as a service market forecast trends, drivers and opportunities