Top 10 Companies with Most Employees
As of the information available up to 2025, here is a list of companies that have been recognized for having some of the largest workforces globally. This list is based on historical data.
As of the information available up to 2025, here is a list of companies that have been recognized for having some of the largest workforces globally. This list is based on historical data.
United States Department of Defense (DoD) - With around 3.2 million employees, it's often listed as the largest employer worldwide .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China - The Chinese military has approximately 2.3 million personnel .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Walmart Inc. - Walmart, the world's largest retailer by revenue, employs about 2.1 million people globally .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )McDonald's Corporation - Including franchisees, McDonald's workforce exceeds 1.9 million employees .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )National Health Service (NHS) England - NHS employs around 1.7 million staff members, making it one of the largest employers in Europe .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )China National Tobacco Corporation - While not always included in standard lists, this company has historically had a large number of employees due to its significant role in China's economy [[not directly mentioned in provided sources].
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Indian Railways - India's state-owned railway company is known for being a massive employer with over 1.4 million employees .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Amazon.com, Inc. - Amazon has grown rapidly and employs hundreds of thousands of workers across various roles, including warehouse staff, delivery drivers, and corporate positions .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) - Known for manufacturing electronics for many major brands, Foxconn employs more than 1.2 million individuals . However, there are plans to reduce this number through automation.
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Inditex SA - The parent company of fashion retailer Zara, Inditex has a large global presence and employs hundreds of thousands of people across its stores and supply chains.
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )It's important to note that employee numbers can fluctuate significantly due to factors like mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, or changes in business strategy. For example, Foxconn has announced plans to replace a portion of its workforce with robots, which could impact its ranking . Therefore, for the latest statistics, it would be advisable to consult recent reports or the companies' official communications.