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 Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, 23% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Post-Soviet Eurasia regional average of 25% and the global average of 20%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 49 | 27 |
| 2013 | 18 | 55 | 27 |
| 2014 | 19 | 59 | 22 |
| 2015 | 21 | 63 | 15 |
| 2016 | 29 | 62 | 10 |
| 2017 | 32 | 59 | 9 |
| 2018 | 25 | 60 | 15 |
| 2019 | 23 | 60 | 16 |
| 2020 | 25 | 60 | 16 |
| 2021 | 29 | 58 | 13 |
| 2022 | 28 | 61 | 12 |
| 2023 | 25 | 63 | 12 |
| 2024 | 23 | 67 | 10 |
| 2025 | 23 | 67 | 11 |
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 Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, 47% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Post-Soviet Eurasia regional average of 34% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 4-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 | 67 | 7 |
| 2011 | 28 | 65 | 7 |
| 2012 | 33 | 60 | 6 |
| 2013 | 31 | 64 | 5 |
| 2014 | 32 | 63 | 5 |
| 2015 | 32 | 62 | 6 |
| 2016 | 33 | 58 | 9 |
| 2017 | 32 | 60 | 8 |
| 2018 | 31 | 62 | 7 |
| 2019 | 37 | 59 | 4 |
| 2020 | 41 | 56 | 3 |
| 2021 | 42 | 54 | 4 |
| 2022 | 40 | 57 | 4 |
| 2023 | 37 | 59 | 3 |
| 2024 | 43 | 55 | 2 |
| 2025 | 47 | 51 | 2 |
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 Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, 14% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Post-Soviet Eurasia regional average of 21% 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 | 10 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 14 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, 10% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Post-Soviet Eurasia regional average of 14% 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 | 14 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 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 Sadness in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, 9% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Post-Soviet Eurasia regional average of 19% 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 | 11 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 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 Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, 9% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Post-Soviet Eurasia regional average of 16% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, 65% 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 Post-Soviet Eurasia regional average of 57% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 8-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 | 32 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 65 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.