Danaher Corporation's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2026, the total number of employees at Danaher Corporation was 60,000. The employee count decreased by 3,000 from 63,000 (in 2025) to 60,000 (in 2026). It represents a -4.76% year-over-year decline in employee count.
- The highest number of employees at Danaher Corporation was 81,000 in fiscal year 2023.
- The lowest number of employees was 60,000 in fiscal year 2026.
- The average number of employees was 67,600.
- 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.
Over the past 10 years (2017-2026):
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Definition of employee :
Danaher Corporation's Employees Trend
| 2016 | 81000 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 62000 |
| 2018 | 67000 |
| 2019 | 71000 |
| 2020 | 60000 |
| 2021 | 69000 |
| 2022 | 80000 |
| 2023 | 81000 |
| 2024 | 63000 |
| 2025 | 63000 |
| 2026 | 60000 |
2026
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 60,000 in fiscal year 2026.
2025
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 63,000 in fiscal year 2025.
2024
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 63,000 in fiscal year 2024.
2023
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 81,000 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 80,000 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 69,000 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 60,000 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 71,000 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 67,000 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
Danaher Corporation's number of employees was 62,000 in fiscal year 2017.
Danaher Corporation's Employees (Year-over-Year Change)
| 2016 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | -23.46 |
| 2018 | 8.06 |
| 2019 | 5.97 |
| 2020 | -15.49 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 15.94 |
| 2023 | 1.25 |
| 2024 | -22.22 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | -4.76 |
2026
Danaher Corporation's number of employees
decreased -4.76
%
during fiscal year 2026
compared to 2025.
It represents a decline of
3,000 employees from
63,000 (in
2025)
to 60,000 (in
2026).
2025
Danaher Corporation's number of employees remained
unchanged during fiscal year 2025
compared to 2024.
It represents no change in employees from
63,000 (in
2024)
to 63,000 (in
2025).
2024
Danaher Corporation's number of employees
decreased -22.22
%
during fiscal year 2024
compared to 2023.
It represents a decline of
18,000 employees from
81,000 (in
2023)
to 63,000 (in
2024).
2023
Danaher Corporation's number of employees
increased 1.25
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of
1,000 employees from
80,000 (in
2022)
to 81,000 (in
2023).
2022
Danaher Corporation's number of employees
increased 15.94
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
11,000 employees from
69,000 (in
2021)
to 80,000 (in
2022).
2021
Danaher Corporation's number of employees
increased 15
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a increase of
9,000 employees from
60,000 (in
2020)
to 69,000 (in
2021).
2020
Danaher Corporation's number of employees
decreased -15.49
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of
11,000 employees from
71,000 (in
2019)
to 60,000 (in
2020).
2019
Danaher Corporation's number of employees
increased 5.97
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of
4,000 employees from
67,000 (in
2018)
to 71,000 (in
2019).
2018
Danaher Corporation's number of employees
increased 8.06
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a increase of
5,000 employees from
62,000 (in
2017)
to 67,000 (in
2018).
2017
Danaher Corporation's number of employees
decreased -23.46
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a decline of
19,000 employees from
81,000 (in
2016)
to 62,000 (in
2017).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60,000 | -4.76% |
| 2025 | 63,000 | 0% |
| 2024 | 63,000 | -22.22% |
| 2023 | 81,000 | 1.25% |
| 2022 | 80,000 | 15.94% |
| 2021 | 69,000 | 15% |
| 2020 | 60,000 | -15.49% |
| 2019 | 71,000 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 67,000 | 8.06% |
| 2017 | 62,000 | -23.46% |
