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 Iraq
In Iraq, 30% 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 4-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Engaged |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 30 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in Iraq
In Iraq, 25% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Thriving |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 25 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Stress in Iraq
In Iraq, 52% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 60 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 52 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Iraq
In Iraq, 46% 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 a 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 46 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Iraq
In Iraq, 36% 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 | 29 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 36 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Iraq
In Iraq, 29% 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 Iraq
In Iraq, 42% 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 5-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 | 43 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 42 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.