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 Switzerland
In Switzerland, 8% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Europe regional average of 12% and the global average of 20%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 | 76 | 8 |
| 2013 | 16 | 76 | 8 |
| 2014 | 14 | 78 | 9 |
| 2015 | 13 | 76 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 | 76 | 12 |
| 2017 | 14 | 74 | 13 |
| 2018 | 13 | 76 | 11 |
| 2019 | 12 | 78 | 9 |
| 2020 | 12 | 79 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 | 80 | 9 |
| 2022 | 11 | 79 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 | 81 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 | 84 | 9 |
| 2025 | 8 | 85 | 8 |
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 Switzerland
In Switzerland, 46% 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 | 65 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 | 65 | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 2013 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 2014 | 71 | 29 | 1 |
| 2015 | 72 | 26 | 1 |
| 2016 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 2017 | 71 | 27 | 1 |
| 2018 | 68 | 31 | 1 |
| 2019 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 2020 | 68 | 32 | 1 |
| 2021 | 67 | 31 | 1 |
| 2022 | 59 | 39 | 3 |
| 2023 | 54 | 42 | 4 |
| 2024 | 45 | 51 | 4 |
| 2025 | 46 | 50 | 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 Switzerland
In Switzerland, 34% 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 4-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 34 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 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 increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 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 Switzerland
In Switzerland, 19% 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 increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 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 Switzerland
In Switzerland, 58% 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 3-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 | 25 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 58 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.