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 Spain
In Spain, 10% 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 (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 18 | 62 | 19 |
| 2013 | 16 | 65 | 19 |
| 2014 | 16 | 65 | 19 |
| 2015 | 13 | 68 | 19 |
| 2016 | 6 | 79 | 15 |
| 2017 | 6 | 79 | 15 |
| 2018 | 7 | 76 | 17 |
| 2019 | 7 | 74 | 18 |
| 2020 | 8 | 76 | 16 |
| 2021 | 9 | 75 | 16 |
| 2022 | 10 | 75 | 15 |
| 2023 | 9 | 75 | 16 |
| 2024 | 9 | 78 | 13 |
| 2025 | 10 | 76 | 15 |
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 Spain
In Spain, 41% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39 | 56 | 4 |
| 2011 | 41 | 55 | 4 |
| 2012 | 40 | 55 | 5 |
| 2013 | 39 | 56 | 5 |
| 2014 | 36 | 59 | 5 |
| 2015 | 35 | 59 | 6 |
| 2016 | 36 | 60 | 4 |
| 2017 | 40 | 56 | 3 |
| 2018 | 41 | 56 | 4 |
| 2019 | 41 | 55 | 4 |
| 2020 | 42 | 54 | 4 |
| 2021 | 41 | 54 | 5 |
| 2022 | 41 | 53 | 6 |
| 2023 | 41 | 53 | 7 |
| 2024 | 42 | 52 | 6 |
| 2025 | 41 | 54 | 5 |
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 Spain
In Spain, 39% 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 | 32 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 39 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Spain
In Spain, 24% 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 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 24 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Spain
In Spain, 19% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Spain
In Spain, 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 Spain
In Spain, 48% 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 9-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 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 48 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.