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 Tanzania
In Tanzania, 30% 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 a 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Engaged |
|---|---|
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 30 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in Tanzania
In Tanzania, 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Thriving |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Stress in Tanzania
In Tanzania, 55% 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 increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 60 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | |
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2025 | 55 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Tanzania
In Tanzania, 16% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Tanzania
In Tanzania, 23% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 23 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Tanzania
In Tanzania, 22% 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 Tanzania
In Tanzania, 68% 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 | 37 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 68 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.