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Merck & Co.'s Number of Employees

  • In fiscal year 2023, the total number of employees at Merck & Co. was 72,000. The employee count increased by 3,000 from 69,000 (in 2022) to 72,000 (in 2023). It represents a 4.35% year-over-year growth.

  • Over the past 10 years (2014-2023):
  • The highest number of employees at Merck & Co. was 74,000 in fiscal year 2020.
  • The lowest number of employees was 68,000 in fiscal year 2021.
  • The average number of employees was 69,800.

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  • 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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2023

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 72,000 in fiscal year 2023.

2022

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 69,000 in fiscal year 2022.

2021

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 68,000 in fiscal year 2021.

2020

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 74,000 in fiscal year 2020.

2019

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 71,000 in fiscal year 2019.

2018

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 69,000 in fiscal year 2018.

2017

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 69,000 in fiscal year 2017.

2016

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 68,000 in fiscal year 2016.

2015

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 68,000 in fiscal year 2015.

2014

Merck & Co.'s number of employees was 70,000 in fiscal year 2014.

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2023

Merck & Co.'s number of employees increased 4.35 % during fiscal year 2023 compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of 3,000 employees from 69,000 (in 2022) to 72,000 (in 2023).

2022

Merck & Co.'s number of employees increased 1.47 % during fiscal year 2022 compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of 1,000 employees from 68,000 (in 2021) to 69,000 (in 2022).

2021

Merck & Co.'s number of employees decreased -8.11 % during fiscal year 2021 compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of 6,000 employees from 74,000 (in 2020) to 68,000 (in 2021).

2020

Merck & Co.'s number of employees increased 4.23 % during fiscal year 2020 compared to 2019.
It represents a increase of 3,000 employees from 71,000 (in 2019) to 74,000 (in 2020).

2019

Merck & Co.'s number of employees increased 2.9 % during fiscal year 2019 compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of 2,000 employees from 69,000 (in 2018) to 71,000 (in 2019).

2018

Merck & Co.'s number of employees remained unchanged during fiscal year 2018 compared to 2017.
It represents no change in employees from 69,000 (in 2017) to 69,000 (in 2018).

2017

Merck & Co.'s number of employees increased 1.47 % during fiscal year 2017 compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of 1,000 employees from 68,000 (in 2016) to 69,000 (in 2017).

2016

Merck & Co.'s number of employees remained unchanged during fiscal year 2016 compared to 2015.
It represents no change in employees from 68,000 (in 2015) to 68,000 (in 2016).

2015

Merck & Co.'s number of employees decreased -2.86 % during fiscal year 2015 compared to 2014.
It represents a decline of 2,000 employees from 70,000 (in 2014) to 68,000 (in 2015).

2014

Merck & Co.'s number of employees decreased -7.89 % during fiscal year 2014 compared to 2013.
It represents a decline of 6,000 employees from 76,000 (in 2013) to 70,000 (in 2014).

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Summary Table

Period Employees Year-over-Year Change
2023 72,000 4.35%
2022 69,000 1.47%
2021 68,000 -8.11%
2020 74,000 4.23%
2019 71,000 2.9%
2018 69,000 0%
2017 69,000 1.47%
2016 68,000 0%
2015 68,000 -2.86%
2014 70,000 -7.89%