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 Niger
In Niger, 21% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | 13 | 63 | 25 |
| 2014 | 12 | 60 | 28 |
| 2015 | 13 | 62 | 25 |
| 2016 | 12 | 65 | 23 |
| 2017 | |||
| 2018 | 21 | 64 | 15 |
| 2019 | 29 | 60 | 11 |
| 2020 | 29 | 60 | 11 |
| 2021 | |||
| 2022 | |||
| 2023 | 19 | 64 | 18 |
| 2024 | 22 | 63 | 14 |
| 2025 | 21 | 66 | 13 |
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 Niger
In Niger, 22% 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 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 89 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 | 88 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 2013 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 2014 | 11 | 84 | 4 |
| 2015 | 12 | 83 | 5 |
| 2016 | 17 | 74 | 10 |
| 2017 | 15 | 74 | 11 |
| 2018 | 20 | 63 | 17 |
| 2019 | 22 | 63 | 16 |
| 2020 | 25 | 56 | 19 |
| 2021 | |||
| 2022 | |||
| 2023 | 14 | 74 | 12 |
| 2024 | 21 | 68 | 12 |
| 2025 | 22 | 68 | 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.
Daily Stress in Niger
In Niger, 45% 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 | 12 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 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 Niger
In Niger, 32% 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 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 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 Niger
In Niger, 36% 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 a 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 36 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Niger
In Niger, 39% 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 Niger
In Niger, 60% 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 4-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 | 73 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2012 | 73 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 60 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.