According to a new Gallup report, the top 10 countries where workers are experiencing the greatest levels of well-being.

Our jobs significantly affect our mental health and wellbeing since we spend most of our waking hours at work.

Although work can bring stress, sadness, and anger, some people find fulfillment, purpose, and happiness through it.

The 2024 State of the Global Workplace report by Gallup reveals that 34% of survey respondents worldwide are "thriving," while 58% say they are "struggling." Additionally, 8% of those surveyed globally admit they are "suffering" at work.

According to a study, those who are thriving experience "significantly fewer health problems and less worry, stress, sadness, loneliness, depression and anger," and report "more hope, happiness, energy, interest and respect." This is based on overall life evaluation, which takes into account respondents' perceptions of their current and future positions.

The research aimed to evaluate the mental health and well-being of employees by assessing engagement through both positive and negative experiences, including thriving, enjoyment, stress, anger, worry, sadness, and loneliness.

Over 128,000 employed adults from more than 160 countries and areas participated in the Gallup World Poll survey in 2023.

According to Gallup's study, the 10 countries with the highest proportion of people who report thriving are:

1. Finland: 83%
2. Denmark: 77%
3. Iceland: 76%
4. Netherlands: 71%
5. Sweden: 70%
6. Israel: 69%
7. Norway: 67%
8. Costa Rica: 62%
9. Belgium: 60%
10. Australia: 60%

The report shows that seven European countries made it to the top 10 list, while the region had the lowest percentage of employees who said they were actively seeking a new job and the second lowest percentage of employees who were experiencing daily sadness.

Despite having the lowest regional percentage of engaged employees at 13%, Europe is recognized for its robust labor protections, according to the report.

While the U.S. has lower labor protections, it ranks higher in employee engagement, according to the study.

"The report highlights the contrast between Western Europe's "work to live" culture and the United States' "live to work" mindset. However, the report also emphasizes that employees in countries with strong labor rights have the strongest emotional well-being."

In Costa Rica, 62% of respondents reported that they were "thriving," while in Australia, 60% of respondents said they were "engaged" at work.

Israel was the only country in the Middle East and North Africa region to be considered an outlier in terms of daily stress among employees. Despite this, the broader region had the highest percentage of employees experiencing daily stress, with 52% reporting it compared to 39% in Israel.

Despite lagging behind, the top 10 in Asia reported the highest percentage of respondents thriving in the region.

1. Vietnam: 51%
2. Taiwan: 41%
3. Singapore: 39%
4. Thailand: 37%
5. Philippines: 36%
6. China: 36%
7. South Korea: 34%
8. Malaysia: 31%
9. Japan: 29%
10. Mongolia: 29%

The report states that when employees find their work and work relationships meaningful, they experience high levels of daily enjoyment and low levels of negative daily emotions. Notably, half of engaged employees are thriving in life overall.

"Engaged managers lead to engaged employees," research shows. In top-performing companies, three-fourths of managers and seven in 10 non-managers are engaged.

Organizations share the responsibility for ensuring employee well-being. By implementing effective labor protections and selecting skilled, committed managers, companies can foster a positive work environment that benefits both employees and the organization.

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