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 Denmark
In Denmark, 22% 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 | 21 | 69 | 11 |
| 2013 | 18 | 72 | 10 |
| 2014 | 18 | 71 | 11 |
| 2015 | 16 | 73 | 11 |
| 2016 | 16 | 73 | 11 |
| 2017 | 15 | 75 | 10 |
| 2018 | 18 | 73 | 9 |
| 2019 | 20 | 71 | 9 |
| 2020 | 20 | 72 | 9 |
| 2021 | 22 | 70 | 9 |
| 2022 | 20 | 72 | 8 |
| 2023 | 21 | 71 | 7 |
| 2024 | 21 | 73 | 6 |
| 2025 | 22 | 72 | 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.
Life Evaluation in Denmark
In Denmark, 78% 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 | 79 | 21 | 1 |
| 2011 | 80 | 20 | 1 |
| 2012 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 2013 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 2014 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 2015 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 2016 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 2017 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 2018 | 81 | 17 | 1 |
| 2019 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020 | 79 | 19 | 1 |
| 2021 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 2022 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 2024 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 2025 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
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 Denmark
In Denmark, 19% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Denmark
In Denmark, 14% 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 | 14 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 14 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Denmark
In Denmark, 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 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 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 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 Loneliness in Denmark
In Denmark, 7% 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 Denmark
In Denmark, 75% 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 2-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 | 15 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 65 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 68 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 75 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.