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 Serbia
In Serbia, 15% 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 | |||
| 2013 | 16 | 59 | 25 |
| 2014 | 17 | 58 | 25 |
| 2015 | 20 | 59 | 22 |
| 2016 | 22 | 60 | 18 |
| 2017 | 23 | 62 | 15 |
| 2018 | 17 | 67 | 16 |
| 2019 | 15 | 67 | 18 |
| 2020 | 16 | 67 | 17 |
| 2021 | 17 | 67 | 16 |
| 2022 | 18 | 66 | 16 |
| 2023 | 17 | 67 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 | 67 | 16 |
| 2025 | 15 | 69 | 15 |
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 Serbia
In Serbia, 56% 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 | 11 | 58 | 31 |
| 2011 | 13 | 57 | 30 |
| 2012 | 17 | 57 | 26 |
| 2013 | 22 | 58 | 19 |
| 2014 | 28 | 58 | 14 |
| 2015 | 29 | 59 | 12 |
| 2016 | 34 | 55 | 11 |
| 2017 | 31 | 57 | 12 |
| 2018 | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| 2019 | 39 | 52 | 8 |
| 2020 | 46 | 47 | 7 |
| 2021 | 46 | 47 | 7 |
| 2022 | 48 | 45 | 7 |
| 2023 | 49 | 45 | 6 |
| 2024 | 55 | 40 | 4 |
| 2025 | 56 | 41 | 3 |
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 Serbia
In Serbia, 31% 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 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 31 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Serbia
In Serbia, 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 no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 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 Sadness in Serbia
In Serbia, 9% 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 | 22 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 9 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Serbia
In Serbia, 10% 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 Serbia
In Serbia, 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 2-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 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 51 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.