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 Ireland
In Ireland, 9% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Europe regional average of 12% and the global average of 20%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Engaged |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 9 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in Ireland
In Ireland, 49% 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 | 61 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 49 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Stress in Ireland
In Ireland, 42% 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 increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 42 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Ireland
In Ireland, 15% 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 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 15 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Ireland
In Ireland, 20% 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 | 16 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 20 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Ireland
In Ireland, 17% 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 Ireland
In Ireland, 62% 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 1-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 | 4 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2025 | 62 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.