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 Zambia
In Zambia, 19% 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 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | 25 | 52 | 23 |
| 2014 | 20 | 54 | 26 |
| 2015 | 19 | 60 | 21 |
| 2016 | 19 | 59 | 22 |
| 2017 | 23 | 60 | 17 |
| 2018 | 25 | 55 | 20 |
| 2019 | 25 | 51 | 24 |
| 2020 | 21 | 56 | 23 |
| 2021 | 24 | 53 | 23 |
| 2022 | 19 | 62 | 19 |
| 2023 | 17 | 60 | 22 |
| 2024 | 18 | 59 | 23 |
| 2025 | 19 | 58 | 23 |
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 Zambia
In Zambia, 21% 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 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 | 73 | 7 |
| 2011 | 19 | 74 | 6 |
| 2012 | 21 | 74 | 5 |
| 2013 | 21 | 74 | 5 |
| 2014 | 18 | 71 | 11 |
| 2015 | 24 | 65 | 11 |
| 2016 | 20 | 65 | 15 |
| 2017 | 19 | 63 | 18 |
| 2018 | 14 | 63 | 23 |
| 2019 | 14 | 59 | 27 |
| 2020 | 15 | 66 | 19 |
| 2021 | 13 | 69 | 18 |
| 2022 | 15 | 73 | 12 |
| 2023 | 16 | 70 | 14 |
| 2024 | 18 | 66 | 15 |
| 2025 | 21 | 62 | 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.
Daily Stress in Zambia
In Zambia, 45% 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 | 8 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 45 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Zambia
In Zambia, 28% 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 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Zambia
In Zambia, 30% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 30 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Zambia
In Zambia, 27% 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 Zambia
In Zambia, 46% 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 1-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 | 28 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 46 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.