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 Poland
In Poland, 7% 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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 7 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Life Evaluation in Poland
In Poland, 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 43 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Stress in Poland
In Poland, 22% 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 | 24 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 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 Anger in Poland
In Poland, 12% 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 | 23 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 12 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Poland
In Poland, 8% 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 | 15 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 8 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Poland
In Poland, 6% 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 Poland
In Poland, 57% 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 5-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 57 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.