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 Kuwait
In Kuwait, 22% 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 (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | 16 | 61 | 23 |
| 2014 | 16 | 64 | 21 |
| 2015 | 16 | 64 | 20 |
| 2016 | 15 | 65 | 20 |
| 2017 | 15 | 64 | 20 |
| 2018 | 16 | 64 | 20 |
| 2019 | 18 | 64 | 18 |
| 2020 | 18 | 64 | 18 |
| 2021 | 19 | 64 | 17 |
| 2022 | 17 | 74 | 10 |
| 2023 | 18 | 72 | 10 |
| 2024 | 18 | 72 | 10 |
| 2025 | 22 | 64 | 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 Kuwait
In Kuwait, 50% 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 (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45 | 52 | 2 |
| 2011 | 45 | 52 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 46 | 51 | 3 |
| 2014 | 41 | 56 | 3 |
| 2015 | 40 | 56 | 4 |
| 2016 | 35 | 61 | 4 |
| 2017 | 37 | 58 | 5 |
| 2018 | 39 | 56 | 5 |
| 2019 | 39 | 55 | 5 |
| 2020 | 40 | 55 | 5 |
| 2021 | 37 | 58 | 5 |
| 2022 | 45 | 53 | 2 |
| 2023 | 48 | 51 | 1 |
| 2024 | 48 | 51 | 1 |
| 2025 | 50 | 49 | 1 |
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 Kuwait
In Kuwait, 38% 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 6-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 38 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Kuwait
In Kuwait, 19% 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 5-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Kuwait
In Kuwait, 19% 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 6-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Kuwait
In Kuwait, 34% 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 Kuwait
In Kuwait, 69% 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 15-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 | 45 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2023 | 84 |
| 2024 | 84 |
| 2025 | 69 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.