The following data are from the State of the Global Workplace: 2026 Report (published April 2026; latest data collected January-December 2025). For more information, explore regional data summaries, global data summaries, or download the full report.
Employee Engagement in Australia
In Australia, 21% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 21% and the global average of 20%. This reflects a 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 21 | 61 | 17 |
| 2013 | 17 | 66 | 17 |
| 2014 | 17 | 66 | 17 |
| 2015 | 13 | 70 | 16 |
| 2016 | 14 | 71 | 16 |
| 2017 | 12 | 73 | 15 |
| 2018 | 14 | 70 | 16 |
| 2019 | 18 | 66 | 16 |
| 2020 | 19 | 66 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 | 66 | 15 |
| 2022 | 20 | 67 | 13 |
| 2023 | 21 | 67 | 12 |
| 2024 | 23 | 65 | 12 |
| 2025 | 21 | 65 | 14 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents. Categories may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Life Evaluation in Australia
In Australia, 55% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 55% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76 | 24 | 1 |
| 2011 | 71 | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 2013 | 67 | 32 | 1 |
| 2014 | 66 | 32 | 1 |
| 2015 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
| 2016 | 66 | 32 | 2 |
| 2017 | 65 | 33 | 2 |
| 2018 | 63 | 36 | 2 |
| 2019 | 62 | 37 | 1 |
| 2020 | 60 | 38 | 1 |
| 2021 | 61 | 38 | 1 |
| 2022 | 59 | 40 | 1 |
| 2023 | 60 | 38 | 1 |
| 2024 | 56 | 41 | 3 |
| 2025 | 55 | 41 | 3 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents. Categories may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Daily Stress in Australia
In Australia, 50% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 49% and the global average of 40%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 50 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Australia
In Australia, 15% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 14% and the global average of 22%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 15 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Australia
In Australia, 21% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 21% and the global average of 23%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 21 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Australia
In Australia, 14% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 14% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Australia
In Australia, 64% of employees say it is currently a good time to find a job in the city or area where they live. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 60% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 9-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2024 | 73 |
| 2025 | 64 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.