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 Austria
In Austria, 9% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Europe regional average of 12% and the global average of 20%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13 | 74 | 12 |
| 2013 | 15 | 72 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 | 72 | 15 |
| 2015 | 13 | 69 | 18 |
| 2016 | 12 | 71 | 18 |
| 2017 | 12 | 71 | 17 |
| 2018 | 12 | 76 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 | 77 | 13 |
| 2020 | 10 | 79 | 11 |
| 2021 | 9 | 78 | 13 |
| 2022 | 11 | 76 | 13 |
| 2023 | 10 | 76 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 | 80 | 10 |
| 2025 | 9 | 81 | 10 |
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 Austria
In Austria, 48% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62 | 36 | 2 |
| 2011 | 62 | 36 | 2 |
| 2012 | 65 | 33 | 2 |
| 2013 | 68 | 30 | 2 |
| 2014 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
| 2015 | 63 | 35 | 2 |
| 2016 | 57 | 39 | 3 |
| 2017 | 58 | 39 | 3 |
| 2018 | 58 | 39 | 3 |
| 2019 | 60 | 39 | 2 |
| 2020 | 60 | 38 | 2 |
| 2021 | 56 | 41 | 3 |
| 2022 | 53 | 42 | 4 |
| 2023 | 48 | 47 | 5 |
| 2024 | 46 | 49 | 5 |
| 2025 | 48 | 48 | 4 |
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 Austria
In Austria, 40% 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 5-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 40 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Austria
In Austria, 15% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 15 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Austria
In Austria, 15% 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 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 15 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Austria
In Austria, 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 Austria
In Austria, 64% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 64 |
| 2025 | 64 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.