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 Mali
In Mali, 34% 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 a 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | |||
| 2014 | 11 | 67 | 22 |
| 2015 | 14 | 71 | 15 |
| 2016 | 20 | 67 | 13 |
| 2017 | 23 | 65 | 12 |
| 2018 | 32 | 55 | 13 |
| 2019 | 34 | 55 | 11 |
| 2020 | 40 | 48 | 13 |
| 2021 | 43 | 47 | 10 |
| 2022 | 47 | 43 | 10 |
| 2023 | 39 | 53 | 9 |
| 2024 | 37 | 52 | 11 |
| 2025 | 34 | 55 | 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 Mali
In Mali, 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 | 6 | 73 | 21 |
| 2011 | 8 | 75 | 17 |
| 2012 | 12 | 78 | 10 |
| 2013 | 13 | 80 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 | 76 | 14 |
| 2015 | 12 | 78 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 | 82 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 | 80 | 6 |
| 2018 | 14 | 78 | 8 |
| 2019 | 21 | 70 | 9 |
| 2020 | 16 | 74 | 9 |
| 2021 | 17 | 73 | 10 |
| 2022 | 15 | 76 | 9 |
| 2023 | 17 | 75 | 8 |
| 2024 | 15 | 77 | 8 |
| 2025 | 17 | 75 | 8 |
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 Mali
In Mali, 31% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 31 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Mali
In Mali, 28% 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 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 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 Mali
In Mali, 32% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 32 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Mali
In Mali, 23% 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 Mali
In Mali, 70% 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 | 52 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 61 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 71 |
| 2021 | 73 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2025 | 70 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.