5 Interesting Remote Work Statistics and Trends (2025)

Remote work didn’t just stick—it sparked a revolution.

From boosting productivity to widening the talent pool, working from home continues to reshape how—and where—we get things done.

Let's dive into the latest remote work statistics.

Key Remote Work Statistics and Trends

• 13.8% of professionals work from home
• Remote workers are 4.6% less productive
• Remote work reduces burnout rates by 36.6%

13.8% of American professionals work from home

We've aggregated data from multiple reliable sources (Governing, BLS) to estimate trends in the number of people working from home over the past several years.

Unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on remote work trends—and even though the pandemic is officially over, approximately 23.9 million American professionals are still working from home today.

Our data shows a sharp increase in remote work at the height of the pandemic in 2020, when the share of professionals working from home reached 21%.

While this figure gradually declined in subsequent years, it has stabilized at around 13-14%, nearly triple the pre-pandemic rate of just 5%.

This indicates that remote work is no longer just a temporary adaptation, but a lasting evolution. Millions of professionals continue to value the flexibility, autonomy, and improved work-life balance that remote work offers.

Remote workers are 4.6% less productive

Extrapolating the data from a study published on Wiley, we find that remote workers (working from home more than one day per week) are 4.6% less productive.

The study also suggests (Figure 2) that if half of the team teleworks at least once a month, productivity is reduced by 7.9% of performance, possibly due to reduced collaboration, slower communication or less team cohesion.

Remote work reduces burnout rates by 36.6% (Remote)

According to the Global Work-Life Survey published by Remote, 41% of on-site employees report experiencing burnout, compared to only 26% of those working remotely.

This 15-point gap—which translates to a burnout rate about 37% lower among remote workers—underscores the profound impact that flexibility and autonomy can have on mental health.

By eliminating commutes, providing more personalized work environments, and fostering better work-life balance, remote work mitigates many of the stressors that contribute to burnout.

36% of workers say they would want to work fully remotely (YouGov)

A survey conducted by YouGov indicates that 36% of workers say they would want to work fully remotely.

The survey highlights a notable preference for remote work, although hybrid and in-office options remain competitive, differing by only one percentage point.

This suggests a divided workforce, where flexibility and location autonomy are prioritized for many, but a significant share still values ​​in-person collaboration.

10% job postings in the US offer remote or hybrid work (WFH Map)

According to the WFH Map, 10% job postings in the US offer remote or hybrid work.

This low percentage suggests that employers are prioritizing in-person collaboration despite employee requests for flexibility.

This could limit access to top talent, as many workers continue to prioritize remote work, reflecting a persistent tension between employee preferences and managerial priorities.