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 Nepal
In Nepal, 21% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 21% and the global average of 20%. This reflects a 5-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 | 18 | 61 | 22 |
| 2015 | 16 | 57 | 27 |
| 2016 | 20 | 60 | 21 |
| 2017 | |||
| 2018 | |||
| 2019 | 29 | 58 | 13 |
| 2020 | 30 | 56 | 14 |
| 2021 | 25 | 56 | 19 |
| 2022 | 25 | 55 | 20 |
| 2023 | 24 | 57 | 20 |
| 2024 | 26 | 58 | 16 |
| 2025 | 21 | 68 | 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 Nepal
In Nepal, 20% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 16% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | |||
| 2011 | |||
| 2012 | 12 | 67 | 21 |
| 2013 | 12 | 69 | 19 |
| 2014 | 12 | 72 | 16 |
| 2015 | 14 | 70 | 16 |
| 2016 | 15 | 73 | 12 |
| 2017 | 16 | 74 | 10 |
| 2018 | 16 | 75 | 9 |
| 2019 | 19 | 70 | 11 |
| 2020 | 29 | 62 | 9 |
| 2021 | 29 | 60 | 11 |
| 2022 | 29 | 60 | 11 |
| 2023 | 22 | 65 | 13 |
| 2024 | 23 | 67 | 10 |
| 2025 | 20 | 72 | 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 Nepal
In Nepal, 34% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 30% 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 | 17 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 34 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Nepal
In Nepal, 19% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 31% and the global average of 22%. This reflects a 5-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 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 Nepal
In Nepal, 25% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 36% 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 | 20 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 25 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Nepal
In Nepal, 23% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 28% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Nepal
In Nepal, 54% 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 South Asia regional average of 48% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 11-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 | 47 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 54 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.