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 Hungary
In Hungary, 19% 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 | 11 | 56 | 33 |
| 2013 | 11 | 60 | 29 |
| 2014 | 11 | 61 | 28 |
| 2015 | 10 | 65 | 25 |
| 2016 | 10 | 66 | 24 |
| 2017 | 10 | 68 | 22 |
| 2018 | 13 | 62 | 25 |
| 2019 | 18 | 59 | 23 |
| 2020 | 19 | 61 | 20 |
| 2021 | 21 | 64 | 16 |
| 2022 | 21 | 63 | 16 |
| 2023 | 20 | 63 | 18 |
| 2024 | 20 | 61 | 19 |
| 2025 | 19 | 62 | 19 |
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 Hungary
In Hungary, 43% 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 | 15 | 63 | 22 |
| 2011 | 14 | 63 | 23 |
| 2012 | 14 | 64 | 22 |
| 2013 | 15 | 62 | 23 |
| 2014 | 17 | 63 | 20 |
| 2015 | 19 | 65 | 16 |
| 2016 | 19 | 68 | 13 |
| 2017 | 24 | 66 | 10 |
| 2018 | 26 | 64 | 10 |
| 2019 | 34 | 59 | 7 |
| 2020 | 37 | 56 | 8 |
| 2021 | 42 | 51 | 7 |
| 2022 | 40 | 52 | 8 |
| 2023 | 38 | 54 | 8 |
| 2024 | 40 | 53 | 8 |
| 2025 | 43 | 51 | 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 Hungary
In Hungary, 35% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 35 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Hungary
In Hungary, 9% 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 5-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 9 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Hungary
In Hungary, 14% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 14 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Hungary
In Hungary, 9% 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 Hungary
In Hungary, 48% 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 7-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 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 48 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.