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 Egypt
In Egypt, 4% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 14% and the global average of 20%. This reflects a 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 55 | 31 |
| 2013 | 16 | 57 | 27 |
| 2014 | 15 | 59 | 27 |
| 2015 | 13 | 63 | 25 |
| 2016 | 12 | 65 | 24 |
| 2017 | 12 | 65 | 23 |
| 2018 | 9 | 55 | 36 |
| 2019 | 7 | 49 | 45 |
| 2020 | 11 | 52 | 37 |
| 2021 | 12 | 55 | 33 |
| 2022 | 12 | 56 | 32 |
| 2023 | 6 | 55 | 39 |
| 2024 | 7 | 55 | 38 |
| 2025 | 4 | 58 | 38 |
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 Egypt
In Egypt, 9% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 26% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12 | 68 | 20 |
| 2011 | 12 | 68 | 20 |
| 2012 | 11 | 67 | 22 |
| 2013 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 2014 | 11 | 68 | 22 |
| 2015 | 11 | 70 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 | 74 | 15 |
| 2017 | 10 | 68 | 22 |
| 2018 | 8 | 62 | 30 |
| 2019 | 7 | 62 | 30 |
| 2020 | 10 | 63 | 26 |
| 2021 | 11 | 68 | 21 |
| 2022 | 12 | 65 | 23 |
| 2023 | 8 | 68 | 24 |
| 2024 | 8 | 63 | 29 |
| 2025 | 9 | 63 | 28 |
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 Egypt
In Egypt, 57% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 48% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2025 | 57 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Egypt
In Egypt, 27% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 30% 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 | 28 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 27 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Egypt
In Egypt, 24% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 26% 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 | 25 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 24 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Egypt
In Egypt, 16% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 22% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Egypt
In Egypt, 17% 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 Middle East and North Africa regional average of 36% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 4-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 | 16 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 17 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.