Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2025, the total number of employees at Hilton Worldwide Holdings was 181,000. The employee count increased by 3,000 from 178,000 (in 2024) to 181,000 (in 2025). It represents a 1.69% year-over-year growth.
- The highest number of employees at Hilton Worldwide Holdings was 223,000 in fiscal year 2022.
- The lowest number of employees was 141,000 in fiscal year 2021.
- The average number of employees was 172,000.
- 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 (2016-2025):
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Definition of employee :
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Employees Trend
| 2015 | 157000 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 164000 |
| 2017 | 169000 |
| 2018 | 163000 |
| 2019 | 169000 |
| 2020 | 173000 |
| 2021 | 141000 |
| 2022 | 223000 |
| 2023 | 159000 |
| 2024 | 178000 |
| 2025 | 181000 |
2025
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 181,000 in fiscal year 2025.
2024
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 178,000 in fiscal year 2024.
2023
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 159,000 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 223,000 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 141,000 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 173,000 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 169,000 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 163,000 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 169,000 in fiscal year 2017.
2016
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees was 164,000 in fiscal year 2016.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Employees (Year-over-Year Change)
| 2015 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.46 |
| 2017 | 3.05 |
| 2018 | -3.55 |
| 2019 | 3.68 |
| 2020 | 2.37 |
| 2021 | -18.5 |
| 2022 | 58.16 |
| 2023 | -28.7 |
| 2024 | 11.95 |
| 2025 | 1.69 |
2025
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
increased 1.69
%
during fiscal year 2025
compared to 2024.
It represents a increase of
3,000 employees from
178,000 (in
2024)
to 181,000 (in
2025).
2024
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
increased 11.95
%
during fiscal year 2024
compared to 2023.
It represents a increase of
19,000 employees from
159,000 (in
2023)
to 178,000 (in
2024).
2023
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
decreased -28.7
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a decline of
64,000 employees from
223,000 (in
2022)
to 159,000 (in
2023).
2022
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
increased 58.16
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
82,000 employees from
141,000 (in
2021)
to 223,000 (in
2022).
2021
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
decreased -18.5
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of
32,000 employees from
173,000 (in
2020)
to 141,000 (in
2021).
2020
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
increased 2.37
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a increase of
4,000 employees from
169,000 (in
2019)
to 173,000 (in
2020).
2019
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
increased 3.68
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of
6,000 employees from
163,000 (in
2018)
to 169,000 (in
2019).
2018
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
decreased -3.55
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a decline of
6,000 employees from
169,000 (in
2017)
to 163,000 (in
2018).
2017
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
increased 3.05
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
5,000 employees from
164,000 (in
2016)
to 169,000 (in
2017).
2016
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's number of employees
increased 4.46
%
during fiscal year 2016
compared to 2015.
It represents a increase of
7,000 employees from
157,000 (in
2015)
to 164,000 (in
2016).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 181,000 | 1.69% |
| 2024 | 178,000 | 11.95% |
| 2023 | 159,000 | -28.7% |
| 2022 | 223,000 | 58.16% |
| 2021 | 141,000 | -18.5% |
| 2020 | 173,000 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 169,000 | 3.68% |
| 2018 | 163,000 | -3.55% |
| 2017 | 169,000 | 3.05% |
| 2016 | 164,000 | 4.46% |
