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 United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, 10% 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 | 17 | 64 | 19 |
| 2013 | 16 | 64 | 20 |
| 2014 | 15 | 65 | 21 |
| 2015 | 13 | 65 | 22 |
| 2016 | 11 | 68 | 21 |
| 2017 | 10 | 69 | 21 |
| 2018 | 11 | 70 | 19 |
| 2019 | 12 | 71 | 17 |
| 2020 | 11 | 72 | 16 |
| 2021 | 9 | 76 | 15 |
| 2022 | 10 | 76 | 14 |
| 2023 | 10 | 79 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 | 83 | 7 |
| 2025 | 10 | 83 | 7 |
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 United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, 49% 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 (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59 | 39 | 2 |
| 2011 | 58 | 40 | 2 |
| 2012 | 57 | 41 | 2 |
| 2013 | 57 | 40 | 2 |
| 2014 | 57 | 41 | 2 |
| 2015 | 52 | 45 | 3 |
| 2016 | 48 | 49 | 3 |
| 2017 | 46 | 51 | 3 |
| 2018 | 50 | 47 | 3 |
| 2019 | 57 | 40 | 3 |
| 2020 | 60 | 37 | 2 |
| 2021 | 60 | 37 | 3 |
| 2022 | 51 | 44 | 5 |
| 2023 | 48 | 46 | 5 |
| 2024 | 46 | 49 | 5 |
| 2025 | 49 | 48 | 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 the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, 46% 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 5-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 46 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, 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 a 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 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 the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, 22% 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 4-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 22 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, 18% 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 United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, 49% 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 decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 49 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.