Pfizer Inc
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Pfizer Global Workforce — Total employees worldwide by Year
Pfizer Global Workforce — Total employees worldwide: 75,000 in FY2025, down 7.4% from a year earlier. That is the lowest of the 11 years on record here.
Where the FY2025 figure comes from
“. These breakthroughs are delivered through the collaboration of our talented workforce. As of December 31, 2025, we employed approximately 75,000 people worldwide. Our ability to successfully deliver on our purpose is dependent on our people. Creating a purpose-driven workplace that attracts, nurtures, and retains top talent is a priority. We strive to build a vibrant and supportive work culture that is designed to empower colleagues to innovate, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully to improving global health. We invest in comprehensive development programs, provide merit-based opportunities for advancement, and encourage work-life integration through flexible work arrangements. We work to create an environment that prioritizes colleagues’ health and wellness. Our people-centric approach touches every aspect of the employee experience — including recruiting, benefits, compensation and development. Our Pfizer values — courage, excellence, equity and joy — remain core to all that we do.”
Source: Form 10-K (pfe-20251231.htm, filed 2026-02-26) ↗
Reported in Form 10-K Item 1 Human Capital & Pfizer Annual Impact Report.
Annual history
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| Period | Ended | Global Workforce — Total employees worldwide | Year on year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 75,000 | -7.4% | Form 10-K (pfe-20251231.htm, filed 2026-02-26) ↗ |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | 81,000 | -8.0% | Form 10-K (pfe-20241231.htm, filed 2025-02-27) ↗ |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | 88,000 | +6.0% | Form 10-K (pfe-20231231.htm, filed 2024-02-22) ↗ |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | 83,000 | +5.1% | Form 10-K (pfe-20221231.htm, filed 2023-02-23) ↗ |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | 79,000 | +0.6% | Form 10-K (pfe-20211231.htm, filed 2022-02-24) ↗ |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | 78,500 | -11.1% | Form 10-K (pfe-20201231.htm, filed 2021-02-25) ↗ |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | 88,300 | -4.4% | Form 10-K (pfe-12312019x10kshell.htm, filed 2020-02-27) ↗ |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | 92,400 | +2.4% | Form 10-K (pfe-12312018x10kshell.htm, filed 2019-02-28) ↗ |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | 90,200 | -6.5% | Form 10-K (pfe-12312017x10kshell.htm, filed 2018-02-22) ↗ |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2016 | 96,500 | -1.4% | Form 10-K (pfe-12312016x10kshell.htm, filed 2017-02-23) ↗ |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | 97,900 | – | Form 10-K (pfe-12312015x10kshell.htm, filed 2016-02-29) ↗ |
Breakdown
What makes up global Workforce — Total employees worldwide
- Employee survey — Engagement score (%)77.0% · FY2025
- Employee survey — Pride & connection to purpose (%)86.0% · FY2025
- Global voluntary employee turnover rate (%)5.9% · FY2025
- Global involuntary employee turnover rate (%)9.2% · FY2025
- Female representation — Vice President & above (%)45.1% · FY2025
- Female representation — Senior Director level (%)52.7% · FY2025
- Female representation — Director level (%)55.6% · FY2025
- Female representation — Manager / Supervisor level (%)54.9% · FY2025
- Female representation — Individual contributor / Analyst level (%)50.6% · FY2025
Cite this data
StockData. (2026). Pfizer Global Workforce — Total employees worldwide, annual FY2015–FY2025 [Data set]. Compiled from Pfizer SEC filings and investor materials. https://stockdatahq.com/stocks/pfe/kpis/hc-global
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