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 Malawi
In Malawi, 22% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 19% 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 (%) |
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| 2014 | 21 | 45 | 34 |
| 2015 | 18 | 54 | 28 |
| 2016 | 16 | 57 | 28 |
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| 2023 | 20 | 49 | 31 |
| 2024 | 22 | 47 | 31 |
| 2025 | 22 | 53 | 25 |
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 Malawi
In Malawi, 17% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 18% 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 | 26 | 66 | 8 |
| 2011 | 22 | 65 | 13 |
| 2012 | 16 | 61 | 23 |
| 2013 | 16 | 65 | 19 |
| 2014 | 17 | 65 | 17 |
| 2015 | 15 | 70 | 15 |
| 2016 | 12 | 71 | 17 |
| 2017 | 8 | 75 | 17 |
| 2018 | 11 | 69 | 20 |
| 2019 | 15 | 65 | 20 |
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| 2023 | 15 | 61 | 23 |
| 2024 | 15 | 61 | 23 |
| 2025 | 17 | 65 | 19 |
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 Malawi
In Malawi, 39% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 46% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 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 Malawi
In Malawi, 19% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 25% 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 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 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 Malawi
In Malawi, 41% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 28% 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 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 41 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Malawi
In Malawi, 33% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 28% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Malawi
In Malawi, 64% 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 Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 50% 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 | 59 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2025 | 64 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.