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 Estonia
In Estonia, 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 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Engaged |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 22 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in Estonia
In Estonia, 46% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Thriving |
|---|---|
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2025 | 46 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Stress in Estonia
In Estonia, 33% 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 | |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 33 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Estonia
In Estonia, 8% 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 | |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 8 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Estonia
In Estonia, 17% 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 | |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 17 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Estonia
In Estonia, 10% 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 Estonia
In Estonia, 40% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 40 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.