Number of large companies worldwide 2000-2023

Published by
Einar H. Dyvik,
Aug 6, 2024

There were estimated to be approximately 377,000 large companies that employed 250 or more people worldwide in 2023, compared with 337,523 in 2020.

Estimated number of large companies (250+ employees) worldwide from 2000 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

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August 2024

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Worldwide

Survey time period

2000 to 2023

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Data compiled by Statista using regression analysis based on listed companies, GDP and population, and desk research for national sources.

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