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 Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, 26% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 14% 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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 26 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, 51% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 26% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 4-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Thriving |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 51 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Stress in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, 28% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 48% and the global average of 40%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, 20% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 30% 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 | 43 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 20 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, 18% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 26% and the global average of 23%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, 20% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 22% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, 77% 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 Middle East and North Africa regional average of 36% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 5-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 | 66 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 58 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 72 |
| 2025 | 77 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.