vacancy ratenoun [ C ]
ukusPROPERTY the number of private or business properties that are available in a particular area for sale or rent, usually expressed as a percentage of the total:
The vacancy rate for office space in the capital is currently 12%.
HR, WORKPLACE the number of jobs that are available in an organization, industry, etc. at a particular time:
The sector maintained a 10% job vacancy rate through the year.