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 Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, 24% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 21% 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 | 14 | 62 | 23 |
| 2013 | 16 | 63 | 21 |
| 2014 | 21 | 63 | 16 |
| 2015 | 30 | 58 | 12 |
| 2016 | 38 | 54 | 8 |
| 2017 | |||
| 2018 | |||
| 2019 | 28 | 60 | 11 |
| 2020 | 27 | 59 | 14 |
| 2021 | 28 | 55 | 17 |
| 2022 | 26 | 59 | 15 |
| 2023 | 24 | 60 | 16 |
| 2024 | 24 | 61 | 15 |
| 2025 | 24 | 59 | 17 |
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 Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, 12% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 16% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | 70 | 22 |
| 2011 | 8 | 70 | 22 |
| 2012 | 6 | 75 | 19 |
| 2013 | 7 | 74 | 18 |
| 2014 | 7 | 78 | 15 |
| 2015 | 10 | 77 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 | 78 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 | 75 | 14 |
| 2018 | 9 | 74 | 17 |
| 2019 | 8 | 73 | 19 |
| 2020 | 10 | 74 | 16 |
| 2021 | 11 | 73 | 16 |
| 2022 | 12 | 70 | 18 |
| 2023 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 2024 | 10 | 66 | 23 |
| 2025 | 12 | 69 | 19 |
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 Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, 62% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 30% 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 | 50 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 62 |
| 2025 | 62 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, 26% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 31% and the global average of 22%. This reflects a 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 26 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, 34% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 36% and the global average of 23%. This reflects a 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2025 | 34 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, 23% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the South Asia regional average of 28% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, 58% 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 South Asia regional average of 48% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 13-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 | 54 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 60 |
| 2014 | 64 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 71 |
| 2017 | 65 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 58 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.