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 Ghana
In Ghana, 8% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 19% and the global average of 20%. This reflects a 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | 12 | 65 | 23 |
| 2014 | 13 | 66 | 21 |
| 2015 | 16 | 70 | 14 |
| 2016 | 19 | 68 | 12 |
| 2017 | 21 | 69 | 10 |
| 2018 | 19 | 70 | 11 |
| 2019 | 15 | 73 | 12 |
| 2020 | 17 | 67 | 16 |
| 2021 | 18 | 67 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 | 66 | 18 |
| 2023 | 12 | 72 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 | 76 | 14 |
| 2025 | 8 | 77 | 14 |
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 Ghana
In Ghana, 14% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 18% 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 | 12 | 81 | 7 |
| 2011 | 18 | 75 | 7 |
| 2012 | 27 | 67 | 5 |
| 2013 | 28 | 66 | 6 |
| 2014 | 20 | 72 | 8 |
| 2015 | 16 | 77 | 7 |
| 2016 | 16 | 79 | 5 |
| 2017 | 21 | 73 | 6 |
| 2018 | 21 | 73 | 6 |
| 2019 | 22 | 71 | 7 |
| 2020 | 25 | 72 | 3 |
| 2021 | 25 | 71 | 4 |
| 2022 | 23 | 73 | 4 |
| 2023 | 14 | 80 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 | 82 | 6 |
| 2025 | 14 | 80 | 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 Ghana
In Ghana, 55% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 46% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2025 | 55 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Ghana
In Ghana, 23% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 25% and the global average of 22%. This reflects a 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 23 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Ghana
In Ghana, 24% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 28% and the global average of 23%. This reflects a 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 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 Ghana
In Ghana, 21% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 28% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Ghana
In Ghana, 41% 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 Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 50% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 10-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 | 24 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 41 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.