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 China
In China, 20% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the East Asia regional average of 18% 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 | 5 | 68 | 27 |
| 2013 | 5 | 70 | 25 |
| 2014 | 5 | 74 | 21 |
| 2015 | 5 | 75 | 19 |
| 2016 | 6 | 75 | 19 |
| 2017 | 6 | 72 | 22 |
| 2018 | 11 | 68 | 21 |
| 2019 | 18 | 66 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 | 65 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 | 63 | 19 |
| 2022 | 18 | 62 | 21 |
| 2023 | 19 | 63 | 17 |
| 2024 | 20 | 65 | 16 |
| 2025 | 20 | 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 China
In China, 32% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the East Asia regional average of 32% 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 | 14 | 75 | 11 |
| 2011 | 16 | 74 | 10 |
| 2012 | 20 | 71 | 9 |
| 2013 | 21 | 70 | 9 |
| 2014 | 22 | 70 | 8 |
| 2015 | 24 | 70 | 7 |
| 2016 | 24 | 70 | 6 |
| 2017 | 24 | 69 | 8 |
| 2018 | 22 | 69 | 9 |
| 2019 | 22 | 69 | 9 |
| 2020 | 24 | 67 | 9 |
| 2021 | 28 | 63 | 8 |
| 2022 | 35 | 58 | 7 |
| 2023 | 36 | 58 | 6 |
| 2024 | 35 | 60 | 5 |
| 2025 | 32 | 62 | 6 |
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 China
In China, 48% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the East Asia regional average of 46% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 48 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 48 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in China
In China, 21% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the East Asia regional average of 20% and the global average of 22%. This reflects a 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 21 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in China
In China, 18% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the East Asia regional average of 17% and the global average of 23%. This reflects a 4-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in China
In China, 25% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the East Asia regional average of 23% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in China
In China, 60% 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 East Asia regional average of 58% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 9-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 60 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.