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 Canada
In Canada, 21% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the United States and Canada regional average of 31% and the global average of 20%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 | 70 | 14 |
| 2013 | 18 | 70 | 12 |
| 2014 | 18 | 69 | 13 |
| 2015 | 18 | 69 | 12 |
| 2016 | 20 | 66 | 14 |
| 2017 | 21 | 65 | 14 |
| 2018 | 20 | 64 | 16 |
| 2019 | 18 | 67 | 15 |
| 2020 | 19 | 66 | 15 |
| 2021 | 21 | 65 | 14 |
| 2022 | 21 | 65 | 13 |
| 2023 | 21 | 66 | 13 |
| 2024 | 21 | 65 | 15 |
| 2025 | 21 | 65 | 15 |
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 Canada
In Canada, 50% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the United States and Canada regional average of 51% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 2011 | 73 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 | 72 | 27 | 0 |
| 2014 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 2015 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 2016 | 68 | 31 | 1 |
| 2017 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 2018 | 68 | 31 | 1 |
| 2019 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 2020 | 63 | 36 | 2 |
| 2021 | 63 | 35 | 2 |
| 2022 | 62 | 36 | 2 |
| 2023 | 59 | 38 | 3 |
| 2024 | 53 | 43 | 4 |
| 2025 | 50 | 45 | 4 |
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 Canada
In Canada, 58% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the United States and Canada regional average of 50% 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 | 45 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2025 | 58 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Canada
In Canada, 20% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the United States and Canada regional average of 18% and the global average of 22%. This reflects a 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 20 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Canada
In Canada, 23% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the United States and Canada regional average of 22% 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 | 17 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 23 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Canada
In Canada, 17% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the United States and Canada regional average of 19% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Canada
In Canada, 51% 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 United States and Canada regional average of 47% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 16-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 | 46 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2025 | 51 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.