General Electric Company's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2023, the total number of employees at General Electric Company was 125,000. The employee count decreased by 47,000 from 172,000 (in 2022) to 125,000 (in 2023). It represents a -27.33% year-over-year decline in employee count.
- The highest number of employees at General Electric Company was 313,000 in fiscal year 2017.
- The lowest number of employees was 125,000 in fiscal year 2023.
- The average number of employees was 234,700.
- An Employee is any individual who renders service to the business as per the mutual agreement in exchange for a fixed remuneration. Refer to our glossary for more details, examples, and formulas.
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Definition of employee :
| 2012 | 305000 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 307000 |
| 2015 | 305000 |
| 2016 | 295000 |
| 2017 | 313000 |
| 2018 | 283000 |
| 2019 | 205000 |
| 2020 | 174000 |
| 2021 | 168000 |
| 2022 | 172000 |
| 2023 | 125000 |
2023
General Electric Company's number of employees was 125,000 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
General Electric Company's number of employees was 172,000 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
General Electric Company's number of employees was 168,000 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
General Electric Company's number of employees was 174,000 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
General Electric Company's number of employees was 205,000 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
General Electric Company's number of employees was 283,000 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
General Electric Company's number of employees was 313,000 in fiscal year 2017.
2016
General Electric Company's number of employees was 295,000 in fiscal year 2016.
2015
General Electric Company's number of employees was 305,000 in fiscal year 2015.
2013
General Electric Company's number of employees was 307,000 in fiscal year 2013.
| 2012 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.66 |
| 2015 | -0.65 |
| 2016 | -3.28 |
| 2017 | 6.1 |
| 2018 | -9.58 |
| 2019 | -27.56 |
| 2020 | -15.12 |
| 2021 | -3.45 |
| 2022 | 2.38 |
| 2023 | -27.33 |
2023
General Electric Company's number of employees
decreased -27.33
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a decline of
47,000 employees from
172,000 (in
2022)
to 125,000 (in
2023).
2022
General Electric Company's number of employees
increased 2.38
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
4,000 employees from
168,000 (in
2021)
to 172,000 (in
2022).
2021
General Electric Company's number of employees
decreased -3.45
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of
6,000 employees from
174,000 (in
2020)
to 168,000 (in
2021).
2020
General Electric Company's number of employees
decreased -15.12
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of
31,000 employees from
205,000 (in
2019)
to 174,000 (in
2020).
2019
General Electric Company's number of employees
decreased -27.56
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a decline of
78,000 employees from
283,000 (in
2018)
to 205,000 (in
2019).
2018
General Electric Company's number of employees
decreased -9.58
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a decline of
30,000 employees from
313,000 (in
2017)
to 283,000 (in
2018).
2017
General Electric Company's number of employees
increased 6.1
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
18,000 employees from
295,000 (in
2016)
to 313,000 (in
2017).
2016
General Electric Company's number of employees
decreased -3.28
%
during fiscal year 2016
compared to 2015.
It represents a decline of
10,000 employees from
305,000 (in
2015)
to 295,000 (in
2016).
2015
General Electric Company's number of employees
decreased -0.65
%
during fiscal year 2015
compared to 2013.
It represents a decline of
2,000 employees from
307,000 (in
2013)
to 305,000 (in
2015).
2013
General Electric Company's number of employees
increased 0.66
%
during fiscal year 2013
compared to 2012.
It represents a increase of
2,000 employees from
305,000 (in
2012)
to 307,000 (in
2013).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125,000 | -27.33% |
| 2022 | 172,000 | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 168,000 | -3.45% |
| 2020 | 174,000 | -15.12% |
| 2019 | 205,000 | -27.56% |
| 2018 | 283,000 | -9.58% |
| 2017 | 313,000 | 6.1% |
| 2016 | 295,000 | -3.28% |
| 2015 | 305,000 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 307,000 | 0.66% |
