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 Malta
In Malta, 25% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Europe regional average of 12% and the global average of 20%. This reflects a 3-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 19 | 61 | 20 |
| 2013 | 23 | 56 | 21 |
| 2014 | 20 | 60 | 20 |
| 2015 | 18 | 64 | 18 |
| 2016 | 16 | 70 | 14 |
| 2017 | 17 | 70 | 12 |
| 2018 | 22 | 68 | 10 |
| 2019 | 22 | 65 | 13 |
| 2020 | 21 | 66 | 13 |
| 2021 | 21 | 66 | 13 |
| 2022 | 20 | 67 | 13 |
| 2023 | 22 | 65 | 13 |
| 2024 | 22 | 64 | 14 |
| 2025 | 25 | 62 | 13 |
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 Malta
In Malta, 37% 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 | |||
| 2011 | 38 | 57 | 6 |
| 2012 | 37 | 57 | 6 |
| 2013 | 40 | 55 | 5 |
| 2014 | 41 | 55 | 4 |
| 2015 | 44 | 53 | 3 |
| 2016 | 44 | 54 | 2 |
| 2017 | 46 | 52 | 2 |
| 2018 | 48 | 50 | 1 |
| 2019 | 50 | 49 | 2 |
| 2020 | 46 | 52 | 2 |
| 2021 | 44 | 53 | 3 |
| 2022 | 40 | 55 | 5 |
| 2023 | 39 | 56 | 6 |
| 2024 | 36 | 58 | 6 |
| 2025 | 37 | 57 | 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.
Daily Stress in Malta
In Malta, 57% 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 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2025 | 57 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Malta
In Malta, 22% 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 | 29 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 22 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Malta
In Malta, 18% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Malta
In Malta, 15% 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 Malta
In Malta, 64% 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 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 82 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 64 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.