Southern Copper Corporation's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2026, the total number of employees at Southern Copper Corporation was 16,617. The employee count increased by 484 from 16,133 (in 2025) to 16,617 (in 2026). It represents a 3.00% year-over-year growth.
- The highest number of employees at Southern Copper Corporation was 16,617 in fiscal year 2026.
- The lowest number of employees was 13,140 in fiscal year 2018.
- The average number of employees was 14,681.
- 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 :
Southern Copper Corporation's Employees Trend
| 2016 | 13024 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 13414 |
| 2018 | 13140 |
| 2019 | 13899 |
| 2020 | 14301 |
| 2021 | 13777 |
| 2022 | 14700 |
| 2023 | 15018 |
| 2024 | 15810 |
| 2025 | 16133 |
| 2026 | 16617 |
2026
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 16,617 in fiscal year 2026.
2025
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 16,133 in fiscal year 2025.
2024
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 15,810 in fiscal year 2024.
2023
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 15,018 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 14,700 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 13,777 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 14,301 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 13,899 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 13,140 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees was 13,414 in fiscal year 2017.
Southern Copper Corporation's Employees (Year-over-Year Change)
| 2016 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.99 |
| 2018 | -2.04 |
| 2019 | 5.78 |
| 2020 | 2.89 |
| 2021 | -3.66 |
| 2022 | 6.7 |
| 2023 | 2.16 |
| 2024 | 5.27 |
| 2025 | 2.04 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2026
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
increased 3
%
during fiscal year 2026
compared to 2025.
It represents a increase of
484 employees from
16,133 (in
2025)
to 16,617 (in
2026).
2025
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
increased 2.04
%
during fiscal year 2025
compared to 2024.
It represents a increase of
323 employees from
15,810 (in
2024)
to 16,133 (in
2025).
2024
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
increased 5.27
%
during fiscal year 2024
compared to 2023.
It represents a increase of
792 employees from
15,018 (in
2023)
to 15,810 (in
2024).
2023
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
increased 2.16
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of
318 employees from
14,700 (in
2022)
to 15,018 (in
2023).
2022
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
increased 6.7
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
923 employees from
13,777 (in
2021)
to 14,700 (in
2022).
2021
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
decreased -3.66
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of
524 employees from
14,301 (in
2020)
to 13,777 (in
2021).
2020
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
increased 2.89
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a increase of
402 employees from
13,899 (in
2019)
to 14,301 (in
2020).
2019
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
increased 5.78
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of
759 employees from
13,140 (in
2018)
to 13,899 (in
2019).
2018
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
decreased -2.04
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a decline of
274 employees from
13,414 (in
2017)
to 13,140 (in
2018).
2017
Southern Copper Corporation's number of employees
increased 2.99
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
390 employees from
13,024 (in
2016)
to 13,414 (in
2017).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16,617 | 3% |
| 2025 | 16,133 | 2.04% |
| 2024 | 15,810 | 5.27% |
| 2023 | 15,018 | 2.16% |
| 2022 | 14,700 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 13,777 | -3.66% |
| 2020 | 14,301 | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 13,899 | 5.78% |
| 2018 | 13,140 | -2.04% |
| 2017 | 13,414 | 2.99% |





