How many employees work at Vale?
Vale SA has 66,917 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 3.4%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About Vale
We are a global mining company producing iron ore, pellets, and nickel, and we are committed to becoming one of the safest, most trustworthy mining company in the world. With a workforce of 120,000 employees, we work every day to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development for the approximately 30 countries in which we operate. In addition to mining, we have operations in logistics, energy, and steelmaking. We self-generate 54% of the energy we use, and in Brazil alone, more than 1 million people travel on our passenger trains on the Vitória-Minas and Carajás railroads every year. We continuously reassert our commitment to the future of our planet by, among other initiatives, protecting 8,500 km² of natural land and investing in R&D to lead the sustainable mining revolution, with the ultimate goal of becoming a carbon-neutral company by 2050. We are constantly evolving, always aiming to be a diverse and inclusive company. We are pursuing a goal of doubling our female workforce by 2030 and increasing representation among our leadership. Our activities are governed by a policy of transparency, safety and security, ethics, and respect in order to protect the environment and encourage the development of our employees. We are Vale.
As of December 2025
Vale
workforce metrics
Headcount
66.9k
Avg. Salary
$18.4k
Tenure
5.2yr
Growth Rate
3.4%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Vale annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Vale total number of employees in 2025 was 66,896, a 3.4% increase from 2024.
- Vale total number of employees in 2024 was 64,678, a 1.6% increase from 2023.
- Vale total number of employees in 2023 was 63,630, a 2.8% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Vale annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Vale active job postings in 2025 was 705, a 55.9% increase from 2024.
- Vale active job postings in 2024 was 397, a 91.3% decline from 2023.
- Vale active job postings in 2023 was 1,064, a 104.2% increase from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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