How many employees work at BASF?
BASF SE has 82,147 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -3.5%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Credits: https://www.basf.com/en/tools/legal/credits.html Data protection information: https://www.basf.com/global/en/legal/data-protection-at-basf.html
As of December 2025
BASF
workforce metrics
Headcount
82.1k
Avg. Salary
$66.7k
Tenure
6.5yr
Growth Rate
-3.5%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of BASF annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- BASF total number of employees in 2025 was 82,159, a 3.5% decline from 2024.
- BASF total number of employees in 2024 was 85,044, a 0.7% increase from 2023.
- BASF total number of employees in 2023 was 84,415, a 0.8% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of BASF annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- BASF active job postings in 2025 was 1,361, a 46.4% decline from 2024.
- BASF active job postings in 2024 was 2,183, a 27.0% decline from 2023.
- BASF active job postings in 2023 was 2,865, a 32.6% increase from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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