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 Romania
In Romania, 31% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Europe regional average of 12% and the global average of 20%. This reflects a 4-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| 2013 | 14 | 63 | 23 |
| 2014 | 16 | 63 | 21 |
| 2015 | 19 | 63 | 18 |
| 2016 | 22 | 61 | 17 |
| 2017 | 24 | 60 | 16 |
| 2018 | 26 | 59 | 16 |
| 2019 | 29 | 56 | 14 |
| 2020 | 30 | 57 | 13 |
| 2021 | 33 | 55 | 12 |
| 2022 | 35 | 54 | 12 |
| 2023 | 36 | 52 | 11 |
| 2024 | 35 | 53 | 12 |
| 2025 | 31 | 55 | 14 |
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 Romania
In Romania, 55% 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 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 | 63 | 16 |
| 2011 | 19 | 64 | 16 |
| 2012 | 21 | 62 | 16 |
| 2013 | 22 | 62 | 16 |
| 2014 | 29 | 56 | 14 |
| 2015 | 30 | 57 | 13 |
| 2016 | 33 | 54 | 13 |
| 2017 | 35 | 53 | 12 |
| 2018 | 39 | 51 | 10 |
| 2019 | 44 | 50 | 7 |
| 2020 | 48 | 48 | 4 |
| 2021 | 51 | 46 | 3 |
| 2022 | 51 | 44 | 4 |
| 2023 | 52 | 44 | 5 |
| 2024 | 53 | 42 | 5 |
| 2025 | 55 | 41 | 4 |
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 Romania
In Romania, 38% 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 increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 38 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Romania
In Romania, 14% 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 | 12 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 14 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Romania
In Romania, 15% 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 | 19 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 15 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Romania
In Romania, 14% 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 Romania
In Romania, 51% 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 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 51 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.