# Net absorption

> The change in occupied office space over a period — positive or negative.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- The change in occupied office space over a period — positive or negative.
- Net absorption equals leased space less vacated space less newly delivered vacant space.

## Key facts
- **category**: Market metric
- **regionScope**: Global

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