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 Colombia
In Colombia, 25% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 30% 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 | |||
| 2013 | 28 | 59 | 13 |
| 2014 | 30 | 59 | 11 |
| 2015 | 33 | 57 | 10 |
| 2016 | 36 | 54 | 10 |
| 2017 | 36 | 52 | 12 |
| 2018 | 33 | 54 | 13 |
| 2019 | 28 | 58 | 14 |
| 2020 | 25 | 61 | 14 |
| 2021 | 20 | 64 | 16 |
| 2022 | 19 | 65 | 16 |
| 2023 | 21 | 62 | 16 |
| 2024 | 25 | 62 | 13 |
| 2025 | 25 | 62 | 12 |
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 Colombia
In Colombia, 52% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 56% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| 2011 | 53 | 44 | 4 |
| 2012 | 56 | 42 | 2 |
| 2013 | 62 | 36 | 3 |
| 2014 | 61 | 36 | 3 |
| 2015 | 59 | 37 | 3 |
| 2016 | 54 | 43 | 3 |
| 2017 | 51 | 46 | 4 |
| 2018 | 46 | 51 | 3 |
| 2019 | 47 | 50 | 3 |
| 2020 | 42 | 54 | 4 |
| 2021 | 40 | 55 | 6 |
| 2022 | 37 | 57 | 6 |
| 2023 | 41 | 54 | 5 |
| 2024 | 50 | 47 | 3 |
| 2025 | 52 | 44 | 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 Colombia
In Colombia, 36% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 43% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 4-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 36 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Colombia
In Colombia, 16% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 14% and the global average of 22%. This reflects a 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Colombia
In Colombia, 17% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 18% and the global average of 23%. This reflects a 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 17 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Colombia
In Colombia, 13% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 12% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Colombia
In Colombia, 57% 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 Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 60% and the global average of 52%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 57 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.