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 Laos
In Laos, 25% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 25% 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 (%) |
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| 2018 | 21 | 59 | 21 |
| 2019 | 22 | 60 | 18 |
| 2020 | 22 | 64 | 14 |
| 2021 | 23 | 64 | 13 |
| 2022 | 24 | 64 | 12 |
| 2023 | 27 | 57 | 16 |
| 2024 | 26 | 60 | 14 |
| 2025 | 25 | 62 | 13 |
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 Laos
In Laos, 26% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 36% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | |||
| 2012 | 6 | 90 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 90 | 5 |
| 2014 | |||
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | |||
| 2018 | 14 | 78 | 8 |
| 2019 | 18 | 75 | 7 |
| 2020 | 24 | 71 | 6 |
| 2021 | 25 | 69 | 6 |
| 2022 | 23 | 69 | 7 |
| 2023 | 21 | 72 | 8 |
| 2024 | 23 | 70 | 7 |
| 2025 | 26 | 69 | 6 |
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 Laos
In Laos, 26% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 25% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 4-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 26 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Laos
In Laos, 28% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 19% 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 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Laos
In Laos, 28% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 21% 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 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Laos
In Laos, 29% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 19% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Laos
In Laos, 78% 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 Southeast Asia regional average of 64% 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 |
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| 2010 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | 74 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 78 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.