Top 50 Largest Employers Worldwide

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The Largest Employers Globally in 2025: A Closer Look at the Powerhouses

As of 2025, the landscape of employment continues to evolve, but some corporations persist as the giants of job creation worldwide. Here’s a list of the top 50 largest employers, highlighting a diverse array of industries—from retail giants to technology leaders, and energy conglomerates to logistics companies.

1. Walmart (United States) – 2.1 Million Employees

Topping the list is Walmart, the retail behemoth based in Arkansas. Despite ongoing e-commerce competition, Walmart remains the largest employer globally, with over two million associates working in stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices across the United States and worldwide.

2. Amazon (United States) – 1.56 Million Employees

The king of online shopping continues expanding its workforce, especially in logistics and cloud computing sectors. Amazon’s commitment to faster delivery options and digital services has maintained its position among the largest employers.

3. BYD (China) – 969,000 Employees

This Chinese multinational is at the forefront of electric vehicle manufacturing as the global shift to clean transportation accelerates, employing nearly a million workers across its manufacturing plants.

4. Foxconn (Taiwan) – 827,000 Employees

Best known for assembling Apple’s iPhones, Foxconn still retains its status as a top employer amid automation efforts, with hundreds of thousands working across factories in Asia.

5. Accenture (Ireland) – 801,000 Employees

As a leading consulting and tech services firm, Accenture’s extensive global footprint supports thousands of businesses worldwide, reflecting its versatile workforce.

6. Volkswagen (Germany) – 656,000 Employees

The iconic automaker continues to produce millions of vehicles annually, embracing electric mobility and new mobility services.

7. Tata Consultancy Services (India) – 608,000 Employees

TCS remains one of India’s largest tech firms, providing digital solutions to clients across the globe.

8. DHL Group (Germany) – 595,000 Employees

The logistics giant plays a vital role in e-commerce’s rise, managing parcel deliveries across continents with nearly 600,000 staff.

9. Compass Group (United Kingdom) – 580,000 Employees

This food service and support services company employs hundreds of thousands in hospitals, schools, and corporate facilities worldwide.

10. JD.com (China) – 571,000 Employees

As one of China’s leading e-commerce companies, JD.com has built a massive logistics network supporting rapid delivery services.

11-20: Financial, Tech, and Retail Giants

The second decade of the top 50 is populated primarily by financial institutions, tech service providers, and retail chains, each with an extensive workforce:

JD Logistics (China) – 499K
UPS (U.S.) – 490K
Home Depot (U.S.) – 470K
Gazprom (Russia) – 468K
China Mobile (China) – 455K
Agricultural Bank of China (China) – 455K
Concentrix (U.S.) – 450K
Teleperformance (France) – 446K
Target (U.S.) – 440K
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, ICBC (China) – 419K

21-30: Hospitality, Energy, and Construction

Marriott International (U.S.) – 418K
Kroger (U.S.) – 409K
UnitedHealth Group (U.S.) – 400K
PetroChina (China) – 398K
FEMSA (Mexico) – 394K
Berkshire Hathaway (U.S.) – 392K
Ahold Delhaize (Netherlands) – 390K
Toyota (Japan) – 384K
China Construction Bank (China) – 377K
TJX Companies (U.S.) – 364K

31-40: Retail, Construction, and Tech

China State Construction Engineering (China) – 361K
Starbucks (U.S.) – 361K
Magnit (Russia) – 357K
Sinopec (China) – 356K
TriNet (U.S.) – 343K
Capgemini (France) – 341K
Tesco (U.K.) – 340K
NTT (Japan) – 338K
Cognizant (U.S.) – 336K
Securitas AB (Sweden) – 336K

41-50: Leading Retail, Tech, and Financial Firms

The final ten spots reflect continued growth in retail, logistics, and digital services:

Costco Wholesale (U.S.) – 333K
Siemens (Germany) – 327K
X5 Retail Group (Netherlands/Russia) – 325K
Infosys (India) – 324K
PepsiCo (U.S.) – 319K
JPMorgan Chase (U.S.) – 318K
Sodexo (France) – 317K
Bank of China (China) – 313K
Insperity (U.S.) – 306K
FedEx (U.S.) – 306K

The Evolving Global Workforce

While automation and AI continue to reshape the workforce landscape, these large organizations remain key employment drivers across the continents. Industries such as retail, logistics, automotive, and tech are increasingly intertwined, making these companies central to economic stability and growth.

Sources: Companies Market Cap 2025 | Business Research Networks

Note: Data is continually evolving; these figures reflect the latest available information for 2025.