In Uzbekistan, the cost of dedicated desks is among the highest in the region, while non-dedicated desks are conversely among the cheapest, averaging $124 per month.
The coworking market in Central Asian countries remains young but is actively forming. According to the consulting company CMWP Uzbekistan, in 2025, there are 66 coworking spaces in the region with a total area of 95.4 thousand sq. m. The majority of these spaces are concentrated in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, with local projects continuing to prevail over network ones.
Uzbekistan Market
The entire supply of coworking spaces in the country is concentrated in Tashkent. The total area is 20.3 thousand sq. m, making Uzbekistan the second-largest market in the region. Growth has intensified since 2022, with 10 new facilities opening in two years.
65% of coworking spaces are located in separate buildings, which is the highest figure in the region. All centers are equipped with meeting rooms and conference halls. 76% offer legal services, 59% offer lounge areas, and 29% offer parking.
The most prominent player is the C-Space network, represented in several locations.
Central Asia Market
Coworking spaces in Central Asia:
- Kazakhstan – 59% of the area (54.8 thousand sq. m), 34 coworking spaces
- Uzbekistan – 22% (20.3 thousand sq. m), 12 coworking spaces, all in Tashkent
- Kyrgyzstan – 18% (17.5 thousand sq. m), 10 coworking spaces, all in Bishkek
- Turkmenistan and Tajikistan – 1% each of the total volume
There are six network coworking spaces in the region, but no single operator covers all Central Asian countries. Most networks operate in one or two cities, and less frequently in several countries. Key examples include: C-Space (Uzbekistan), Ololo (Kyrgyzstan), and Yourt (Kazakhstan).
The first surge of interest in coworking spaces occurred in 2022, when 14 new spaces opened in the region. In 2023, another 19 were added, but the growth rate slowed significantly in 2024. Analysts attribute this to saturation in the largest cities where demand is concentrated, and limited interest in other regions.
Prices for dedicated desks in open spaces vary significantly:
- Ashgabat – the most expensive city: $571/month.
- Almaty – $199/month.
- Tashkent – $184/month.
- Bishkek – $129/month.
- Dushanbe – the most affordable: $59/month.
In Tashkent, the cost of dedicated desks is among the highest in the region, while non-dedicated desks are conversely among the cheapest, averaging $124 per month.
Monthly rental cost for a dedicated desk in a coworking space. Photo: CMWP Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan remains the largest market in the region. It was here that the so-called neighborhood centers first appeared – a hybrid of coworking and public space. These venues combine workspaces with cafes, sports areas, and cultural events, forming an active urban community around them.
Kyrgyzstan stands out for the level of equipment in its coworking spaces. According to CMWP, 100% of facilities in Bishkek are equipped with lounge areas, kitchens, and meeting rooms – this figure is the highest in the region.
Bishkek should be noted separately as the only city in the region where coliving is developing – coworking spaces combined with residential spaces. This allows freelancers and relocators not only to work but also to live in the same complex, which is particularly relevant for limited rental periods and frequent moves.
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan remain the smallest markets in terms of the number of facilities. At the same time, Ashgabat shows the highest rental rates in the region (average cost – $571 for a dedicated desk), while Dushanbe is the most affordable city with prices starting from $59 per month.
What's Next
CMWP analysts note that the coworking market in Central Asia continues to be shaped by:
- the growing popularity of remote and hybrid work;
- the economic necessity for small businesses to reduce fixed costs;
- a focus on "all-in-one" formats – workspace, services, community.
Although the pace of opening new spaces has slowed, demand remains high in Tashkent, Almaty, and Bishkek. Analysts see growth potential in expanding beyond capitals and developing formats that combine work, leisure, and living infrastructure.
Earlier, Spot reported that almost half of Tashkent is subject to reconstruction and renovation.
Source: Spot.uz
Photo: Ilya Semendeev / Spot
