Romanian teachers face high stress, burnout risk and intent to quit

A national barometer of teacher well‑being in Romania, based on a survey of 1,518 pre‑university educators, shows heightened stress and burnout. Fifty‑one percent of teachers reported frequent stressful situations in the past four weeks, outpacing family doctors (45%) and urban workers (26%).

Thirty‑eight percent said they frequently consider leaving the profession, with the proportion rising to 44% among those aged 30‑44, 48% in Bucharest and 43% among secondary‑school teachers. Fourteen percent are in a high‑risk burnout zone, higher than the 10% of family doctors.

Stress levels are especially pronounced among women (52% vs 40% men), urban teachers (53% vs 48% rural), and those teaching at gymnasia (56%) or high schools (53%). Bucharest teachers show the highest stress at 59%. The youngest cohort (under 45) and those in secondary education register the greatest vulnerability, with 19% at high burnout risk.