How many employees work at Birkenstock?
Ockenfels Group GmbH & Co. KG has 2,468 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 9.9%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About Birkenstock
BIRKENSTOCK is the inventor of the footbed and is committed to a clear purpose: foot health. The company's shoemaking tradition can be traced back to 1774. Deeply rooted in orthopedics, the brand stands for superior functionality, the commitment to craftsmanship, uncompromising quality and the promise of an ultimate product experience. The brand transfers this concept of well-being to shoes, sleep systems and natural cosmetics to help make the lives of our customers richer and better. With 5,500+ employees worldwide, this traditional, sixth-generation family-run business is also one of the German footwear industry’s biggest employers. Manufactured in Germany, BIRKENSTOCK products are sold in more than 100 countries globally.
As of December 2025
Birkenstock
workforce metrics
Headcount
2.5k
Avg. Salary
$63.5k
Tenure
2.6yr
Growth Rate
9.9%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Birkenstock annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Birkenstock total number of employees in 2025 was 2,472, a 9.9% increase from 2024.
- Birkenstock total number of employees in 2024 was 2,238, a 11.0% increase from 2023.
- Birkenstock total number of employees in 2023 was 2,005, a 17.0% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Birkenstock annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Birkenstock active job postings in 2025 was 223, a 8.2% decline from 2024.
- Birkenstock active job postings in 2024 was 242, a 29.4% increase from 2023.
- Birkenstock active job postings in 2023 was 180, a 76.9% increase from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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