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 the Philippines
In the Philippines, 39% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 25% 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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 39 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in the Philippines
In the Philippines, 34% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Thriving |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 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 Stress in the Philippines
In the Philippines, 50% 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 increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 50 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in the Philippines
In the Philippines, 29% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 29 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in the Philippines
In the Philippines, 31% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 31 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in the Philippines
In the Philippines, 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 the Philippines
In the Philippines, 76% 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 2-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 | 79 |
| 2011 | 76 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 77 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 76 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.