How many employees work at Barry Callebaut?

Barry Callebaut AG has 12,688 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 1.4%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025

About Barry Callebaut

The Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds. With more than 66 production facilities across the globe, of which 27 are located across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 14 in the Americas, 10 in Asia-Pacific, and 15 as part of our Global Cocoa business, the Group employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of more than 13,000 people. The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The global brands catering to the specific needs of these Gourmet customers are Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®, Carma® and the decorations specialist Mona Lisa®. In our 26 CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ centers, Barry Callebaut offers teaching and training for professionals of all levels aiming to improve their chocolate skills or learn new techniques, trends and recipes. The Barry Callebaut Group is committed to making sustainable chocolate the norm to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and improve farmer livelihoods.

As of September 2025

Barry Callebaut
workforce metrics

Headcount

12.7k

Avg. Salary

$43k

Tenure

4.5yr

Growth Rate

1.4%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

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  • Barry Callebaut total number of employees in 2025 was 12,834.342, a 1.4% increase from 2024.
  • Barry Callebaut total number of employees in 2024 was 12,453.315, a 3.1% increase from 2023.
  • Barry Callebaut total number of employees in 2023 was 12,145.601, a 2.3% increase from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

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  • Barry Callebaut active job postings in 2025 was 1,243, a 1.8% decline from 2024.
  • Barry Callebaut active job postings in 2024 was 1,823, a 82.1% increase from 2023.
  • Barry Callebaut active job postings in 2023 was 762, a 61.1% decline from 2022.

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