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 New Zealand
In New Zealand, 23% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 21% 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 | 17 | 68 | 15 |
| 2013 | 15 | 70 | 15 |
| 2014 | 16 | 70 | 14 |
| 2015 | 16 | 72 | 12 |
| 2016 | 19 | 71 | 10 |
| 2017 | 18 | 72 | 10 |
| 2018 | 20 | 71 | 9 |
| 2019 | 17 | 71 | 12 |
| 2020 | 19 | 70 | 12 |
| 2021 | 19 | 69 | 13 |
| 2022 | 21 | 67 | 13 |
| 2023 | 22 | 66 | 12 |
| 2024 | 23 | 66 | 11 |
| 2025 | 23 | 68 | 9 |
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 New Zealand
In New Zealand, 56% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 55% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66 | 32 | 2 |
| 2011 | 63 | 35 | 2 |
| 2012 | 64 | 35 | 1 |
| 2013 | 63 | 35 | 2 |
| 2014 | 65 | 33 | 2 |
| 2015 | 66 | 32 | 2 |
| 2016 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 2017 | 63 | 35 | 1 |
| 2018 | 61 | 38 | 1 |
| 2019 | 60 | 39 | 1 |
| 2020 | 60 | 39 | 1 |
| 2021 | 60 | 39 | 2 |
| 2022 | 59 | 39 | 2 |
| 2023 | 57 | 40 | 2 |
| 2024 | 55 | 43 | 2 |
| 2025 | 56 | 42 | 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 New Zealand
In New Zealand, 45% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 49% 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 | 37 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 45 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in New Zealand
In New Zealand, 13% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 14% 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 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 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 Sadness in New Zealand
In New Zealand, 20% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 21% 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 | 16 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 20 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in New Zealand
In New Zealand, 14% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Australia and New Zealand regional average of 14% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in New Zealand
In New Zealand, 44% 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 Australia and New Zealand regional average of 60% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 21-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 | 27 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 63 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 44 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.