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 Germany
In Germany, 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 64 | 22 |
| 2013 | 16 | 65 | 19 |
| 2014 | 17 | 65 | 18 |
| 2015 | 19 | 66 | 15 |
| 2016 | 18 | 66 | 16 |
| 2017 | 17 | 68 | 15 |
| 2018 | 15 | 70 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 | 70 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 | 69 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 | 69 | 15 |
| 2022 | 16 | 69 | 16 |
| 2023 | 15 | 68 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 | 72 | 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 Germany
In Germany, 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 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49 | 47 | 5 |
| 2011 | 48 | 48 | 4 |
| 2012 | 49 | 48 | 4 |
| 2013 | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| 2014 | 55 | 42 | 4 |
| 2015 | 58 | 40 | 3 |
| 2016 | 56 | 41 | 3 |
| 2017 | 54 | 44 | 3 |
| 2018 | 53 | 44 | 3 |
| 2019 | 53 | 45 | 2 |
| 2020 | 59 | 39 | 2 |
| 2021 | 57 | 40 | 3 |
| 2022 | 52 | 43 | 4 |
| 2023 | 45 | 51 | 5 |
| 2024 | 45 | 51 | 4 |
| 2025 | 48 | 49 | 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 Germany
In Germany, 38% 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 3-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 38 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Germany
In Germany, 13% 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 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 13 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Germany
In Germany, 19% 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 1-point increase 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 | 17 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Germany
In Germany, 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 Germany
In Germany, 67% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 62 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 72 |
| 2025 | 67 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.