Self-assessment
Burnout test
The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory measures personal burnout, the physical and emotional exhaustion that builds up over time.
- 6 questions
- ~2 min
- Free no sign-up
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Answers across the 6 questions add up to a single score. A higher score means more frequent symptoms, not a diagnosis. Here is what each range means.
- 0-11: Low
- Your answers do not point to significant burnout right now. It is still worth protecting your energy with regular rest, breaks, and boundaries, especially during busy periods.
- 12-17: Moderate
- A moderate result suggests exhaustion may be building. This is a good moment to look honestly at your workload, recovery time, and support, and to make small changes before it grows. If it persists, consider talking to a GP or a trusted professional.
- 18-21: High
- A high result suggests burnout may be taking a real toll. Recovery usually needs more than a short break: it often means changing the demands and building in genuine rest and support. Speaking with a GP or mental-health professional can help.
- 22-24: Very high
- A very high result suggests you may be running on empty. Please treat this as a signal to seek support soon, from a GP, a mental-health professional, or people you trust. You do not have to push through this alone.
A score is a prompt for a conversation, not a diagnosis. Only a qualified professional can diagnose, and they will consider far more than a questionnaire.
Source: Kristensen TS, Borritz M, Villadsen E, Christensen KB. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory: A new tool for the assessment of burnout. Work & Stress. 2005;19(3):192-207. Freely available for non-commercial use.