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 Lebanon
In Lebanon, 6% 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 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | 55 | 30 |
| 2013 | 17 | 59 | 24 |
| 2014 | 17 | 62 | 22 |
| 2015 | 16 | 65 | 18 |
| 2016 | 17 | 66 | 18 |
| 2017 | 17 | 65 | 18 |
| 2018 | 14 | 65 | 21 |
| 2019 | 8 | 62 | 30 |
| 2020 | 9 | 60 | 30 |
| 2021 | 10 | 51 | 38 |
| 2022 | 9 | 52 | 38 |
| 2023 | 8 | 55 | 37 |
| 2024 | 5 | 63 | 33 |
| 2025 | 6 | 62 | 32 |
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 Lebanon
In Lebanon, 8% 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 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 | 60 | 20 |
| 2011 | 20 | 61 | 18 |
| 2012 | 17 | 61 | 21 |
| 2013 | 14 | 63 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 | 64 | 22 |
| 2015 | 18 | 63 | 19 |
| 2016 | 21 | 61 | 18 |
| 2017 | 19 | 61 | 20 |
| 2018 | 18 | 64 | 19 |
| 2019 | 12 | 64 | 24 |
| 2020 | 9 | 60 | 31 |
| 2021 | 4 | 49 | 47 |
| 2022 | 3 | 39 | 57 |
| 2023 | 4 | 38 | 58 |
| 2024 | 5 | 46 | 49 |
| 2025 | 8 | 61 | 32 |
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 Lebanon
In Lebanon, 59% 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 5-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 65 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 64 |
| 2025 | 59 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Lebanon
In Lebanon, 35% 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 | 32 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 35 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Lebanon
In Lebanon, 23% 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 9-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 23 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Lebanon
In Lebanon, 19% 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 Lebanon
In Lebanon, 9% 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 3-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 | 18 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 9 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.