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 Senegal
In Senegal, 43% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | 11 | 73 | 16 |
| 2014 | 12 | 73 | 16 |
| 2015 | 18 | 71 | 11 |
| 2016 | 25 | 65 | 10 |
| 2017 | 32 | 61 | 7 |
| 2018 | 26 | 59 | 15 |
| 2019 | 20 | 62 | 18 |
| 2020 | 29 | 55 | 16 |
| 2021 | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| 2022 | 41 | 49 | 10 |
| 2023 | 40 | 50 | 10 |
| 2024 | 43 | 47 | 10 |
| 2025 | 43 | 47 | 11 |
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 Senegal
In Senegal, 16% 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 6-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | 87 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 | 84 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 | 80 | 13 |
| 2013 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5 | 88 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 | 88 | 5 |
| 2016 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 2017 | 15 | 83 | 2 |
| 2018 | 14 | 81 | 5 |
| 2019 | 16 | 77 | 6 |
| 2020 | 20 | 72 | 8 |
| 2021 | 23 | 71 | 6 |
| 2022 | 25 | 69 | 5 |
| 2023 | 27 | 69 | 4 |
| 2024 | 22 | 71 | 6 |
| 2025 | 16 | 76 | 8 |
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 Senegal
In Senegal, 48% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 48 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Senegal
In Senegal, 22% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 22 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Senegal
In Senegal, 21% 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 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 21 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Senegal
In Senegal, 29% 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 Senegal
In Senegal, 48% 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 7-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 | 24 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 48 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.