Berkshire Hathaway's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2023, the total number of employees at Berkshire Hathaway was 396,500. The employee count increased by 13,500 from 383,000 (in 2022) to 396,500 (in 2023). It represents a 3.52% year-over-year growth.
- The highest number of employees at Berkshire Hathaway was 396,500 in fiscal year 2023.
- The lowest number of employees was 316,000 in fiscal year 2014.
- The average number of employees was 368,370.
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Definition of employee :
| 2013 | 21000 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 316000 |
| 2015 | 331000 |
| 2016 | 367700 |
| 2017 | 377000 |
| 2018 | 389000 |
| 2019 | 391500 |
| 2020 | 360000 |
| 2021 | 372000 |
| 2022 | 383000 |
| 2023 | 396500 |
2023
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 396,500 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 383,000 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 372,000 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 360,000 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 391,500 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 389,000 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 377,000 in fiscal year 2017.
2016
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 367,700 in fiscal year 2016.
2015
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 331,000 in fiscal year 2015.
2014
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees was 316,000 in fiscal year 2014.
| 2013 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1404.76 |
| 2015 | 4.75 |
| 2016 | 11.09 |
| 2017 | 2.53 |
| 2018 | 3.18 |
| 2019 | 0.64 |
| 2020 | -8.05 |
| 2021 | 3.33 |
| 2022 | 2.96 |
| 2023 | 3.52 |
2023
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
increased 3.52
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of
13,500 employees from
383,000 (in
2022)
to 396,500 (in
2023).
2022
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
increased 2.96
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
11,000 employees from
372,000 (in
2021)
to 383,000 (in
2022).
2021
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
increased 3.33
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a increase of
12,000 employees from
360,000 (in
2020)
to 372,000 (in
2021).
2020
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
decreased -8.05
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of
31,500 employees from
391,500 (in
2019)
to 360,000 (in
2020).
2019
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
increased 0.64
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of
2,500 employees from
389,000 (in
2018)
to 391,500 (in
2019).
2018
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
increased 3.18
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a increase of
12,000 employees from
377,000 (in
2017)
to 389,000 (in
2018).
2017
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
increased 2.53
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
9,300 employees from
367,700 (in
2016)
to 377,000 (in
2017).
2016
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
increased 11.09
%
during fiscal year 2016
compared to 2015.
It represents a increase of
36,700 employees from
331,000 (in
2015)
to 367,700 (in
2016).
2015
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
increased 4.75
%
during fiscal year 2015
compared to 2014.
It represents a increase of
15,000 employees from
316,000 (in
2014)
to 331,000 (in
2015).
2014
Berkshire Hathaway's number of employees
increased 1404.76
%
during fiscal year 2014
compared to 2013.
It represents a increase of
295,000 employees from
21,000 (in
2013)
to 316,000 (in
2014).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 396,500 | 3.52% |
| 2022 | 383,000 | 2.96% |
| 2021 | 372,000 | 3.33% |
| 2020 | 360,000 | -8.05% |
| 2019 | 391,500 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 389,000 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 377,000 | 2.53% |
| 2016 | 367,700 | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 331,000 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 316,000 | 1404.76% |
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