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 Singapore
In Singapore, 14% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 25% 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 | 9 | 76 | 15 |
| 2013 | 9 | 76 | 15 |
| 2014 | 9 | 76 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 | 74 | 10 |
| 2016 | 23 | 69 | 8 |
| 2017 | 23 | 69 | 8 |
| 2018 | 21 | 71 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 | 80 | 8 |
| 2020 | 13 | 80 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 | 78 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 | 74 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 | 73 | 14 |
| 2024 | 14 | 70 | 16 |
| 2025 | 14 | 71 | 15 |
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 Singapore
In Singapore, 40% 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 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 | 67 | 3 |
| 2011 | 32 | 64 | 4 |
| 2012 | 36 | 61 | 3 |
| 2013 | 34 | 62 | 4 |
| 2014 | 33 | 64 | 4 |
| 2015 | 49 | 49 | 1 |
| 2016 | 36 | 62 | 2 |
| 2017 | 36 | 62 | 2 |
| 2018 | 34 | 64 | 2 |
| 2019 | 38 | 60 | 2 |
| 2020 | 39 | 59 | 3 |
| 2021 | 38 | 60 | 2 |
| 2022 | 39 | 58 | 3 |
| 2023 | 39 | 59 | 2 |
| 2024 | 42 | 56 | 2 |
| 2025 | 40 | 58 | 2 |
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 Singapore
In Singapore, 43% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 43 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Singapore
In Singapore, 15% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 15 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Singapore
In Singapore, 15% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 15 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Singapore
In Singapore, 13% 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 Singapore
In Singapore, 42% 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 5-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 | 50 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 42 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.