Self-Storage Industry Report

Self-storage in Germany continues to grow – occupancy rates and rents are on the rise

• 2.92mil. sq m across 1,394 locations
• Occupancy rate rises to 76.3%
• More than half of Germans have never heard of self-storage

The German self-storage market grew last year and saw operational improvements, while the European average for occupancy rates declined. This is the key finding of the 2026 Industry Report, jointly prepared by CBRE and the Association of German Self-Storage Companies (Verband deutscher Self Storage Unternehmen e. V.). The report compiles market data, operational metrics, and a population survey for Germany and Austria.