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 Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, 35% 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 a 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 40 | 49 | 10 |
| 2013 | 35 | 55 | 9 |
| 2014 | 35 | 54 | 10 |
| 2015 | 31 | 57 | 12 |
| 2016 | 32 | 56 | 12 |
| 2017 | 30 | 59 | 11 |
| 2018 | 32 | 58 | 10 |
| 2019 | 33 | 55 | 12 |
| 2020 | 31 | 58 | 11 |
| 2021 | 30 | 61 | 9 |
| 2022 | 32 | 60 | 8 |
| 2023 | 34 | 57 | 9 |
| 2024 | 36 | 55 | 9 |
| 2025 | 35 | 57 | 8 |
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 Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, 72% 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 5-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63 | 35 | 1 |
| 2011 | 62 | 36 | 2 |
| 2012 | 62 | 36 | 2 |
| 2013 | 64 | 34 | 2 |
| 2014 | 63 | 35 | 2 |
| 2015 | 61 | 37 | 2 |
| 2016 | 60 | 38 | 2 |
| 2017 | 62 | 36 | 2 |
| 2018 | 64 | 35 | 2 |
| 2019 | 61 | 37 | 2 |
| 2020 | 52 | 44 | 4 |
| 2021 | 50 | 46 | 5 |
| 2022 | 51 | 45 | 4 |
| 2023 | 62 | 35 | 2 |
| 2024 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
| 2025 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
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 Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, 44% 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 | 30 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 44 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, 12% 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 | 18 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 12 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, 16% 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 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, 11% 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 Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, 59% 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 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 | 42 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 59 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.