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 Myanmar
In Myanmar, 19% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 25% 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | 5 | 49 | 46 |
| 2014 | 9 | 54 | 37 |
| 2015 | 17 | 56 | 27 |
| 2016 | 18 | 62 | 20 |
| 2017 | 19 | 62 | 19 |
| 2018 | 15 | 71 | 14 |
| 2019 | 25 | 63 | 12 |
| 2020 | 22 | 66 | 11 |
| 2021 | 23 | 67 | 10 |
| 2022 | 22 | 69 | 9 |
| 2023 | 20 | 68 | 12 |
| 2024 | 19 | 66 | 14 |
| 2025 | 19 | 65 | 16 |
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 Myanmar
In Myanmar, 12% 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 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | 4 | 70 | 26 |
| 2014 | 5 | 76 | 19 |
| 2015 | 5 | 81 | 15 |
| 2016 | 6 | 84 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 | 79 | 13 |
| 2018 | 11 | 75 | 14 |
| 2019 | 12 | 73 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 | 76 | 9 |
| 2021 | 15 | 76 | 9 |
| 2022 | 16 | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 | 15 | 77 | 9 |
| 2024 | 14 | 78 | 8 |
| 2025 | 12 | 79 | 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 Myanmar
In Myanmar, 47% 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 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 47 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Myanmar
In Myanmar, 32% 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 | |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 32 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Myanmar
In Myanmar, 30% 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 a 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 30 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Myanmar
In Myanmar, 30% 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 Myanmar
In Myanmar, 28% 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 6-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 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.