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 Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, 15% 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 | |||
| 2014 | |||
| 2015 | 32 | 50 | 18 |
| 2016 | 37 | 47 | 15 |
| 2017 | 38 | 46 | 16 |
| 2018 | 23 | 54 | 22 |
| 2019 | 20 | 53 | 27 |
| 2020 | 20 | 53 | 27 |
| 2021 | 27 | 48 | 25 |
| 2022 | 20 | 48 | 32 |
| 2023 | 17 | 50 | 33 |
| 2024 | 15 | 51 | 34 |
| 2025 | 15 | 52 | 33 |
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 Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, 6% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | |||
| 2011 | 20 | 73 | 7 |
| 2012 | 20 | 73 | 7 |
| 2013 | 26 | 69 | 5 |
| 2014 | |||
| 2015 | 29 | 64 | 7 |
| 2016 | 29 | 59 | 12 |
| 2017 | 24 | 61 | 14 |
| 2018 | 21 | 64 | 15 |
| 2019 | 16 | 68 | 16 |
| 2020 | 16 | 68 | 16 |
| 2021 | 10 | 69 | 21 |
| 2022 | 9 | 71 | 20 |
| 2023 | 8 | 68 | 25 |
| 2024 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| 2025 | 6 | 72 | 22 |
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 Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, 56% 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 5-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2025 | 56 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, 36% 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 4-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 36 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, 41% 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 4-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 41 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, 30% 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 Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, 53% 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 3-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 | |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 58 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 53 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.