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 Iceland
In Iceland, 23% 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 | 15 | 75 | 10 |
| 2013 | 13 | 75 | 12 |
| 2014 | 13 | 75 | 12 |
| 2015 | 12 | 76 | 12 |
| 2016 | 16 | 76 | 8 |
| 2017 | 16 | 76 | 8 |
| 2018 | 20 | 73 | 6 |
| 2019 | |||
| 2020 | 22 | 68 | 10 |
| 2021 | 24 | 66 | 9 |
| 2022 | 26 | 66 | 8 |
| 2023 | 26 | 67 | 7 |
| 2024 | 24 | 70 | 6 |
| 2025 | 23 | 71 | 6 |
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 Iceland
In Iceland, 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 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 80 | 20 | 1 |
| 2013 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 2014 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 2015 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 2016 | 72 | 28 | 1 |
| 2017 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 2018 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 2019 | 75 | 23 | 3 |
| 2020 | 76 | 21 | 2 |
| 2021 | 77 | 22 | 2 |
| 2022 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 2024 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 2025 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
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 Iceland
In Iceland, 40% 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 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 40 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Iceland
In Iceland, 7% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 7 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Iceland
In Iceland, 11% 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 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Iceland
In Iceland, 8% 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 Iceland
In Iceland, 78% 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 4-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 | |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 80 |
| 2017 | 83 |
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2025 | 78 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.