Top 10 countries where workers are thriving most, according to a new Gallup report

Most of us spend the majority of our waking lives at work, so it's no surprise that our jobs can have a big impact on our overall mental health and wellbeing.

While work can add stress, sadness and anger to our lives, some also find fulfillment, purpose and happiness through work.

According to Gallup's 2024 State of the Global Workplace report, 34% of survey respondents globally say they are "thriving" while 58% say they are "struggling." Some 8% of those surveyed globally admit they are "suffering" at work.

Those who are thriving report "significantly fewer health problems and less worry, stress, sadness, loneliness, depression and anger. They report more hope, happiness, energy, interest and respect," according to the study, which is based on overall life evaluation, which combines respondents' perceptions of where they stand now and in the future.

The study sought to assess the mental health and wellbeing of employees, and measured engagement through positive experiences like thriving and enjoyment, as well as negative experiences like stress, anger, worry, sadness and loneliness.

The Gallup World Poll surveyed the world's adult population across more than 160 countries and areas around the world. The data for this report collected in 2023 included results from more than 128,000 employed respondents.

Here are the 10 countries with the highest proportion of people who say they are thriving, according to Gallup's study.

European countries dominated the list with seven making the top 10. The region recorded the lowest percentage of employees who said they were "watching for or actively seeking a new job" and the second lowest percentage of employees who are "experiencing daily sadness," according to the report.

Notably, Europe