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 Pakistan
In Pakistan, 4% 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 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | 68 | 17 |
| 2013 | 10 | 68 | 22 |
| 2014 | 9 | 68 | 23 |
| 2015 | 5 | 70 | 25 |
| 2016 | 5 | 73 | 22 |
| 2017 | 5 | 76 | 20 |
| 2018 | 6 | 75 | 19 |
| 2019 | 12 | 72 | 15 |
| 2020 | 10 | 66 | 24 |
| 2021 | 13 | 62 | 26 |
| 2022 | 9 | 61 | 30 |
| 2023 | 7 | 67 | 27 |
| 2024 | 3 | 69 | 28 |
| 2025 | 4 | 68 | 28 |
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 Pakistan
In Pakistan, 13% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 | 57 | 21 |
| 2011 | 19 | 57 | 24 |
| 2012 | 19 | 57 | 25 |
| 2013 | 13 | 64 | 23 |
| 2014 | 14 | 65 | 21 |
| 2015 | 12 | 66 | 22 |
| 2016 | 15 | 63 | 21 |
| 2017 | 15 | 66 | 19 |
| 2018 | 19 | 64 | 17 |
| 2019 | 17 | 58 | 25 |
| 2020 | 17 | 53 | 29 |
| 2021 | 14 | 51 | 35 |
| 2022 | 15 | 55 | 31 |
| 2023 | 13 | 55 | 32 |
| 2024 | 11 | 60 | 29 |
| 2025 | 13 | 59 | 28 |
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 Pakistan
In Pakistan, 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 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 Pakistan
In Pakistan, 34% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 34 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Pakistan
In Pakistan, 40% 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 | 31 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 40 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Pakistan
In Pakistan, 27% 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 Pakistan
In Pakistan, 16% 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 2-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 | 22 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.