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 Italy
In Italy, 11% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Europe regional average of 12% 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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in Italy
In Italy, 51% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Europe regional average of 49% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 4-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Thriving |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 51 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Stress in Italy
In Italy, 51% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Europe regional average of 39% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 51 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Italy
In Italy, 11% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Europe regional average of 15% and the global average of 22%. This reflects a 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Italy
In Italy, 22% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Europe regional average of 17% and the global average of 23%. This reflects a 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 22 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Italy
In Italy, 14% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Europe regional average of 13% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Italy
In Italy, 50% 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 Europe regional average of 57% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 50 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.