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 Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, 18% 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 | 68 | 20 |
| 2013 | 16 | 63 | 21 |
| 2014 | 17 | 65 | 19 |
| 2015 | 17 | 65 | 19 |
| 2016 | 18 | 67 | 15 |
| 2017 | 19 | 66 | 15 |
| 2018 | 19 | 69 | 12 |
| 2019 | 15 | 70 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 | 69 | 14 |
| 2021 | 21 | 65 | 14 |
| 2022 | 22 | 66 | 12 |
| 2023 | 19 | 65 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 | 66 | 16 |
| 2025 | 18 | 67 | 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 Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, 33% 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 | 6 | 62 | 33 |
| 2011 | 6 | 61 | 33 |
| 2012 | 9 | 61 | 30 |
| 2013 | 9 | 60 | 30 |
| 2014 | 11 | 62 | 26 |
| 2015 | 14 | 62 | 24 |
| 2016 | 16 | 64 | 20 |
| 2017 | 19 | 64 | 17 |
| 2018 | 19 | 67 | 15 |
| 2019 | 22 | 64 | 14 |
| 2020 | 25 | 62 | 12 |
| 2021 | 27 | 60 | 13 |
| 2022 | 29 | 61 | 10 |
| 2023 | 28 | 62 | 10 |
| 2024 | 31 | 61 | 9 |
| 2025 | 33 | 60 | 7 |
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 Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, 32% 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 | 20 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 32 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, 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 1-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 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 Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, 12% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 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 Loneliness in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, 12% 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 Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, 47% 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 5-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 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 47 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.