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 Belgium
In Belgium, 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 (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 66 | 22 |
| 2013 | 11 | 70 | 19 |
| 2014 | 11 | 71 | 18 |
| 2015 | 10 | 73 | 17 |
| 2016 | 10 | 73 | 17 |
| 2017 | 10 | 73 | 18 |
| 2018 | 13 | 68 | 20 |
| 2019 | 13 | 66 | 21 |
| 2020 | 12 | 68 | 20 |
| 2021 | 11 | 71 | 18 |
| 2022 | 11 | 72 | 17 |
| 2023 | 12 | 73 | 15 |
| 2024 | 10 | 74 | 16 |
| 2025 | 11 | 74 | 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 Belgium
In Belgium, 60% 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 increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52 | 47 | 1 |
| 2011 | 56 | 43 | 2 |
| 2012 | 58 | 40 | 1 |
| 2013 | 60 | 39 | 1 |
| 2014 | 58 | 40 | 1 |
| 2015 | 56 | 43 | 2 |
| 2016 | 55 | 43 | 2 |
| 2017 | 55 | 43 | 2 |
| 2018 | 57 | 41 | 2 |
| 2019 | 58 | 40 | 2 |
| 2020 | 59 | 39 | 2 |
| 2021 | 58 | 40 | 2 |
| 2022 | 58 | 40 | 2 |
| 2023 | 60 | 38 | 2 |
| 2024 | 59 | 39 | 2 |
| 2025 | 60 | 38 | 2 |
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 Belgium
In Belgium, 43% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 40 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 43 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Belgium
In Belgium, 12% 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 | 17 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 12 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Belgium
In Belgium, 16% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Belgium
In Belgium, 13% 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 Belgium
In Belgium, 66% 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 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2025 | 66 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.