U.S. Employee Engagement Trend, 2000-2026
Line graph showing the U.S. employee engagement trend from 2000 to 2026. The survey tracks the percentage of employees who are engaged and actively disengaged at work. In 2026, 31% of U.S. employees are engaged and 17% are actively disengaged, with engagement peaking around 36% in 2020 before declining and disengagement generally ranging from 13% to 20% over the period.
Gallup defines employee engagement as the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace. Highly engaged employees are emotionally connected and committed to their work, and they perform better.
