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 the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, 14% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Europe regional average of 12% and the global average of 20%. This reflects a 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 80 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 | 74 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 | 75 | 13 |
| 2015 | 13 | 74 | 14 |
| 2016 | 12 | 75 | 13 |
| 2017 | 12 | 74 | 14 |
| 2018 | 12 | 73 | 14 |
| 2019 | 10 | 77 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 | 77 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 | 77 | 11 |
| 2022 | 14 | 77 | 9 |
| 2023 | 14 | 76 | 10 |
| 2024 | 16 | 75 | 10 |
| 2025 | 14 | 74 | 12 |
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 the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, 68% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 2011 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 2012 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 2013 | 69 | 30 | 0 |
| 2014 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 2015 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 2016 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 2017 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 2018 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 2019 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 2020 | 76 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 76 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 73 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 2025 | 68 | 30 | 1 |
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 the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, 30% 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 | 21 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 30 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 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 the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, 13% 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 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 Loneliness in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, 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 the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, 86% 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 | 20 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 77 |
| 2024 | 87 |
| 2025 | 86 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.