Gallup State of the World's Emotional Health 2026: stress, worry and pain stay high worldwide
What’s happening
Across 140 countries in 2025, 38% of adults had a lot of worry the previous day, 36% stress, 33% physical pain and 26% sadness. Levels were flat from 2024 but remain 7 to 10 points higher than in 2006, and physical pain rose the most.
What to do
Use these figures to justify always-on support (stress, pain and musculoskeletal programs) rather than one-off awareness days.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss runs stress, resilience and mental health programs, plus manager training on spotting early signs, across your locations.
Plan support for your teamsSource
gallup.com. Checked October 19, 2026.