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 Türkiye
In Türkiye, 8% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 14% 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 | 7 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 8 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in Türkiye
In Türkiye, 19% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 26% and the global average of 34%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Thriving |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Stress in Türkiye
In Türkiye, 66% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 48% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 60 |
| 2014 | 57 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 68 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2025 | 66 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Türkiye
In Türkiye, 36% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 30% 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 | 34 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 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 Türkiye
In Türkiye, 27% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 26% and the global average of 23%. This reflects a 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 27 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Türkiye
In Türkiye, 23% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Middle East and North Africa regional average of 22% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Türkiye
In Türkiye, 23% 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 Middle East and North Africa regional average of 36% and the global average of 52%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 23 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.