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 Vietnam
In Vietnam, 9% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Southeast Asia regional average of 25% 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 (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | 10 | 73 | 17 |
| 2014 | 10 | 70 | 20 |
| 2015 | 10 | 68 | 21 |
| 2016 | 9 | 68 | 23 |
| 2017 | 8 | 71 | 21 |
| 2018 | 9 | 70 | 21 |
| 2019 | |||
| 2020 | 21 | 67 | 12 |
| 2021 | 23 | 69 | 8 |
| 2022 | 21 | 72 | 7 |
| 2023 | 16 | 78 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 | 82 | 7 |
| 2025 | 9 | 83 | 7 |
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 Vietnam
In Vietnam, 59% 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 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 | 80 | 6 |
| 2011 | 18 | 76 | 6 |
| 2012 | 23 | 72 | 5 |
| 2013 | 20 | 73 | 8 |
| 2014 | 17 | 77 | 7 |
| 2015 | 15 | 77 | 7 |
| 2016 | 18 | 73 | 10 |
| 2017 | 20 | 70 | 10 |
| 2018 | 18 | 73 | 10 |
| 2019 | 21 | 73 | 6 |
| 2020 | 26 | 69 | 5 |
| 2021 | 35 | 61 | 4 |
| 2022 | 39 | 58 | 3 |
| 2023 | 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 2024 | 56 | 42 | 2 |
| 2025 | 59 | 40 | 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 Vietnam
In Vietnam, 13% 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 | 35 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 13 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Vietnam
In Vietnam, 5% 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 | 12 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Vietnam
In Vietnam, 6% 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 | 20 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Vietnam
In Vietnam, 5% 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 Vietnam
In Vietnam, 78% 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 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 | 55 |
| 2011 | 56 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 78 |
| 2025 | 78 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.