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 Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China)
In Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China), 5% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the East Asia regional average of 18% 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 | 3 | 68 | 29 |
| 2013 | 3 | 68 | 29 |
| 2014 | 4 | 67 | 30 |
| 2015 | 4 | 65 | 31 |
| 2016 | 5 | 67 | 28 |
| 2017 | 6 | 69 | 26 |
| 2018 | 6 | 69 | 26 |
| 2019 | 6 | 69 | 25 |
| 2020 | 7 | 68 | 25 |
| 2021 | 6 | 68 | 26 |
| 2022 | 6 | 67 | 26 |
| 2023 | 6 | 66 | 29 |
| 2024 | 6 | 67 | 28 |
| 2025 | 5 | 67 | 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.
Life Evaluation in Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China)
In Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China), 20% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 | 68 | 12 |
| 2011 | 21 | 67 | 11 |
| 2012 | 22 | 66 | 12 |
| 2013 | 23 | 65 | 12 |
| 2014 | 19 | 68 | 13 |
| 2015 | 16 | 73 | 11 |
| 2016 | 15 | 72 | 13 |
| 2017 | 15 | 70 | 15 |
| 2018 | 15 | 70 | 15 |
| 2019 | 17 | 72 | 12 |
| 2020 | 15 | 73 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 | 72 | 12 |
| 2022 | 16 | 71 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 | 71 | 12 |
| 2024 | 18 | 71 | 11 |
| 2025 | 20 | 71 | 10 |
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 Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China)
In Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China), 45% 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 | 53 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 45 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China)
In Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China), 12% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 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 Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China)
In Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China), 10% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 10 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China)
In Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China), 13% 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 Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China)
In Hong Kong (S.A.R. of China), 39% 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 10-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 39 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.