Rank Company Employees
1 Walmart 2,100,000
2 Amazon 1,551,000
3 Foxconn 826,608
4 Accenture 774,000
5 Volkswagen 656,134
6 Tata Consultancy Services 601,546
7 DHL Group 594,879
8 BYD 570,100
9 Compass Group 550,000
10 Jingdong Mall (JD.com) 517,124
11 United Parcel Service (UPS) 500,000
12 Gazprom 468,000
13 Home Depot 465,000
14 JD Logistics 457,015
15 Agricultural Bank of China 452,258
📌 Source: CompaniesMarkets.com
❓ Why Does Walmart Have the Most Employees?
Global Retail Dominance
Walmart operates over 10,500 stores across 20+ countries, requiring massive staffing for retail operations.
Unlike tech companies (e.g., Apple, Google), retail relies heavily on human labor for stores, warehouses, and logistics.
Labor-Intensive Business Model
Store Staff: Each Walmart Supercenter employs ~300–500 workers (cashiers, stockers, managers).
Supply Chain: Walmart’s vast distribution network employs thousands in warehouses and transportation.
Omnichannel Expansion
Beyond physical stores, Walmart has scaled e-commerce (Walmart.com, Walmart+), increasing fulfillment center jobs.
Global Workforce Diversity
Employs workers in manufacturing (e.g., private-label goods), healthcare (Walmart Health), and financial services (MoneyCenters).
Comparison to Other Giants
Amazon (1.55M employees): Heavy automation in warehouses vs. Walmart’s human-centric retail.
Foxconn (826K): Focused on electronics manufacturing with concentrated factories.
Key Takeaway
Walmart’s physical retail footprint and diversified operations make it the world’s largest employer. While tech firms optimize automation, Walmart’s scale still depends on human labor to serve millions of daily customers.
📊 Fun Fact: If Walmart were a country, its workforce would outpopulate 100+ nations!
