Do you ever feel uneasy that your workplace is falling short? The team you are in charge of may need help to meet its goals, or there may be constant interruptions at work.
Productivity is a crucial element separating a profitable business from an unimpressive one. Productivity at work determines a company’s profitability, revenues, and overall performance.
Thus, I have compiled the most relevant and up-to-date productivity statistics to help you identify the causes of diminishing productivity at your workplace.
7 Key Productivity Statistics (Editor’s Pick)
- In 2021, 11% of worldwide remote workers claimed that video meetings were unproductive.
- In 2022, almost 9 in 10 global workers (87%) reported being productive.
- 49% of Microsoft employees in 2021 worked from home to do more productive work.
- 61% of US employees in 2022 reported higher productivity at work than at home.
- 32% of Thai workers reported Monday as their most productive day as of February 2022.
- Public service productivity in the UK grew by 3.9% in Q2 2022.
- The productivity software market in India is forecasted to generate $990.60 million in revenue in 2023.
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General Productivity Statistics
1. In 2022, only 21% of employees were actively engaged in their jobs.
The non-productive employees cost the global economy about $7.8 trillion, or about 11% of the worldwide GDP.
2. In 2022, the Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the highest (68%) employee engagement rates.
Employee engagement was lowest in Europe (52%), followed by the Middle East and North Africa (55%).
3. The nonfarm business sector suffered a 1.7% decline in labor productivity in 2022.
This was the most significant decline since the government began tracking productivity in 1947.
4. In 2022, 41% of employees with mental health issues arising from financial stress suffered lower productivity.
In contrast, only 6% of all other employees without mental stress from money issues suffered low productivity at work.
5. In 2021, 11% of worldwide remote workers claimed that video meetings were unproductive.
Most respondents (58%) reported encountering software or technical problems while video conferencing, while 28% had video fatigue due to too many meetings.
Workplace Productivity Statistics
6. In 2021, 23% of pet parents believed taking their pets to work would boost their productivity.
Another 28% of respondents reported that their pets could alleviate stress during high-pressure workdays.
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7. 80% of European employees in 2021 wanted employers to purchase air purifiers to increase productivity.
That was as 54% of the surveyed employees desired the satisfaction of a well-ventilated workspace. Additionally, 51% indicated that inhaling cleaner air at work would improve their health.
8. 83% of European respondents in 2021 emphasized the significance of a good ergonomic workstation for productivity.
80% of respondents in this survey also stressed that employers should be responsible for high-quality ergonomics like desks, chairs, and monitor stands.
9. 71% of European employees hinged their workplace productivity on having the right equipment.
Furthermore, 85% of Polish and Spanish employees believed they would be more productive if employers provided efficient storage and organization solutions.
10. Only 33% of European workers in physical offices in 2021 were satisfied with their office’s atmosphere.
These employees experienced an associated boost in productivity ranging from 51% to 75%.
Employee Productivity Statistics
11. In 2022, almost 9 in 10 global workers (87%) reported being productive.
Despite this, just 12% of managers believed their workforce was productive.
12. 80% of surveyed people managers in 2022 wanted more clarity from seniors regarding critical priorities to boost their productivity.
Another 74% wanted more guidance to prioritize their work for extra productivity.
13. 49% of Microsoft employees in 2021 worked from home to do more productive work.
In contrast, 21% of respondents were more productive when they worked in person.
14. Public service productivity in the UK grew by 3.9% in Q2 2022.
A 5.8% decline in public service inputs, greater than the 2.2% decline in public service output, led to this quarter-on-year gain.
Working From Home Productivity Statistics
15. 23% of British respondents in April 2022 believed that employees who worked from home were marginally more productive.
However, 22% believed remote work resulted in a slight decrease in productivity.
16. 65% of US Baby Boomers in 2022 reported being as productive in the office as they were working from home.
This was the highest of the surveyed audience, followed by Gen X (59%), Millenials (50%), and Gen Zs (23%) feeling the same way.
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17. 61% of US employees in 2022 reported higher productivity at work than at home.
21% of workers needed more space or equipment for productive work-at-home experience.
18. In 2022, 80% of workers indicated they were equally or more productive after switching to remote or hybrid work.
However, 54% of bosses believed otherwise.
19. Majority (21.7%) of Canadian remote workers who were less productive remotely than in-office cited a lack of interactions with coworkers as the main reason.
19% of workers mentioned caring for children or other dependents, while 10.1% suffered from an inadequate workspace.
20. In 2022, 44% of worldwide remote workers regarded the heightened ability to focus on work as a significant advantage of working remotely.
The table below showcases the other benefits cited by remote workers worldwide.
| Main Benefits | Share of Respondents (%) |
|---|---|
| Work-life balance | 67% |
| Flexibility to choose their work location | 62% |
| Less commute, leading to more time | 59% |
| Flexibility to live anywhere | 55% |
| Financial advantage | 48% |
| Better safety | 32% |
| Flexibility in career options | 29% |
| Other | 4% |
Productivity Rates by Country Statistics
21. During Q3 2022, the United Kingdom recorded a 1.6% increase in hourly output compared to 2019.
It still fell short of the heights it had attained in Q3 2020.
22. 32% of Thai workers reported Monday as their most productive day as of February 2022.
In contrast, a mere 2% of respondents from Thailand regarded Sunday as their most productive day of the week.
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23. 45% of Thai employees were most productive from 10 AM to 12:59 PM on workdays.
Conversely, just 2% of Thai employees in the 2022 survey reported peak productivity between 7 PM and 10 PM.
24. The European Union averaged $65.4 GDP generated per hour of work in 2021.
Slovenia and Lithuania ranked the highest in Central and Eastern Europe, with Slovenia taking the lead with $55 per hour worked. Hungary had the lowest labor productivity results.
Productivity Losses Statistics
25. In 2022, sleep deprivation among American employees resulted in $44 billion in lost productivity.
7% of the US workforce experienced regular difficulty sleeping and reported more than double the number of unscheduled absences compared to their counterparts.
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26. In 2022, American employers lost $480/employee in productivity costs from time spent on password issues.
The cost increased to $670 per employee for workers who exhibited a high level of password fatigue.
Productivity Enhancing Tools Statistics
27. The global market for business productivity software is anticipated to reach $98.39 billion by 2026.
It is also expected to expand at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 14.24% from 2022 to 2026.
28. The productivity software market in India is forecasted to generate $990.60 million in revenue in 2023.
Office software ($359.80 million) is expected to enjoy the largest share.
Furthermore, the market volume will likely escalate to $1,523.00 million by 2028, with a CAGR of 8.98% from 2023 to 2028.
Microsoft’s Office 365 fell behind Google Apps in the same period.
30. In 2021, Google Sheets was downloaded more than 3.6 million times in Russia.
This made it the most downloaded productivity mobile app, followed by Microsoft Word, with over 3.2 million downloads.
Ready to Level up Your Productivity?
These productivity statistics disclose the hidden war waging on the labor front, putting the spotlight on distractions, stress, engagement, and more.
Since so much is on the line, leaders and managers must provide employees with the time, space, and resources needed to perform at their highest potential.
Similarly, go through our Statistics on Remote Work to acquire the latest data on managing remote and hybrid work models better.
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