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 Mexico
In Mexico, 29% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 30% 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 | 11 | 60 | 29 |
| 2013 | 13 | 63 | 24 |
| 2014 | 18 | 60 | 21 |
| 2015 | 19 | 64 | 17 |
| 2016 | 23 | 60 | 17 |
| 2017 | 19 | 63 | 18 |
| 2018 | 25 | 59 | 16 |
| 2019 | 26 | 60 | 14 |
| 2020 | 24 | 62 | 14 |
| 2021 | 25 | 60 | 15 |
| 2022 | 27 | 60 | 13 |
| 2023 | 31 | 57 | 11 |
| 2024 | 32 | 59 | 9 |
| 2025 | 29 | 60 | 10 |
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 Mexico
In Mexico, 67% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 56% and the global average of 34%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55 | 42 | 3 |
| 2011 | 53 | 44 | 3 |
| 2012 | 56 | 41 | 3 |
| 2013 | 60 | 36 | 4 |
| 2014 | 58 | 37 | 4 |
| 2015 | 52 | 42 | 6 |
| 2016 | 51 | 45 | 5 |
| 2017 | 51 | 44 | 5 |
| 2018 | 55 | 42 | 3 |
| 2019 | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| 2020 | 46 | 48 | 6 |
| 2021 | 43 | 50 | 7 |
| 2022 | 50 | 45 | 6 |
| 2023 | 59 | 38 | 3 |
| 2024 | 67 | 32 | 2 |
| 2025 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
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 Mexico
In Mexico, 41% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 43% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 41 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Mexico
In Mexico, 7% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 14% and the global average of 22%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 7 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Mexico
In Mexico, 13% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 18% and the global average of 23%. This reflects a 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 13 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Mexico
In Mexico, 9% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 12% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Mexico
In Mexico, 68% 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 Latin America and the Caribbean regional average of 60% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 3-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 | 37 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 71 |
| 2025 | 68 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.