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MetLife's Number of Employees (2016 - 2025)

  • In fiscal year 2025, the total number of employees at MetLife was 46,000. The employee count increased by 1,000 from 45,000 (in 2024) to 46,000 (in 2025). It represents a 2.22% year-over-year growth.

    • Over the past 10 years (2016 - 2025):
  • The highest number of employees at MetLife was 58,000 in fiscal year 2016.
  • The lowest number of employees was 43,000 in fiscal year 2021.
  • The average number of employees was 47,450.

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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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MetLife's Employees Trend

2025

MetLife's number of employees was 46,000 in fiscal year 2025.

2024

MetLife's number of employees was 45,000 in fiscal year 2024.

2023

MetLife's number of employees was 45,000 in fiscal year 2023.

2022

MetLife's number of employees was 45,000 in fiscal year 2022.

2021

MetLife's number of employees was 43,000 in fiscal year 2021.

2020

MetLife's number of employees was 46,500 in fiscal year 2020.

2019

MetLife's number of employees was 49,000 in fiscal year 2019.

2018

MetLife's number of employees was 48,000 in fiscal year 2018.

2017

MetLife's number of employees was 49,000 in fiscal year 2017.

2016

MetLife's number of employees was 58,000 in fiscal year 2016.

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MetLife's Employees (Year-over-Year Change)

2025

MetLife's number of employees increased 2.22 % during fiscal year 2025 compared to 2024.
It represents a increase of 1,000 employees from 45,000 (in 2024) to 46,000 (in 2025).

2024

MetLife's number of employees remained unchanged during fiscal year 2024 compared to 2023.
It represents no change in employees from 45,000 (in 2023) to 45,000 (in 2024).

2023

MetLife's number of employees remained unchanged during fiscal year 2023 compared to 2022.
It represents no change in employees from 45,000 (in 2022) to 45,000 (in 2023).

2022

MetLife's number of employees increased 4.65 % during fiscal year 2022 compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of 2,000 employees from 43,000 (in 2021) to 45,000 (in 2022).

2021

MetLife's number of employees decreased -7.53 % during fiscal year 2021 compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of 3,500 employees from 46,500 (in 2020) to 43,000 (in 2021).

2020

MetLife's number of employees decreased -5.1 % during fiscal year 2020 compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of 2,500 employees from 49,000 (in 2019) to 46,500 (in 2020).

2019

MetLife's number of employees increased 2.08 % during fiscal year 2019 compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of 1,000 employees from 48,000 (in 2018) to 49,000 (in 2019).

2018

MetLife's number of employees decreased -2.04 % during fiscal year 2018 compared to 2017.
It represents a decline of 1,000 employees from 49,000 (in 2017) to 48,000 (in 2018).

2017

MetLife's number of employees decreased -15.52 % during fiscal year 2017 compared to 2016.
It represents a decline of 9,000 employees from 58,000 (in 2016) to 49,000 (in 2017).

2016

MetLife's number of employees decreased -15.94 % during fiscal year 2016 compared to 2015.
It represents a decline of 11,000 employees from 69,000 (in 2015) to 58,000 (in 2016).

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MetLife Employee Count History

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Period Employees Year-over-Year Change
2025 46,000 1,000 2.22%
2024 45,000 0 0%
2023 45,000 0 0%
2022 45,000 2,000 4.65%
2021 43,000 -3,500 7.53%
2020 46,500 -2,500 5.1%
2019 49,000 1,000 2.08%
2018 48,000 -1,000 2.04%
2017 49,000 -9,000 15.52%
2016 58,000 -11,000 15.94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many employees does MetLife have?

In the fiscal year 2025, MetLife's number of employees was 46,000.

What was the annual change in MetLife's number of employees?

MetLife's number of employees increased by +2.22 % in 2025 compared to 2024.

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