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 Japan
In Japan, 8% 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 increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Engaged |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 8 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in Japan
In Japan, 31% 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 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Thriving |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 31 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Stress in Japan
In Japan, 39% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 39 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Japan
In Japan, 13% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 13 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Japan
In Japan, 9% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 9 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Japan
In Japan, 11% 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 Japan
In Japan, 57% 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 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 | 8 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 57 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.