Employee Count History - Caterpillar Inc.
Historical employee count data from SEC filings.
Workforce Trend Analysis
Workforce as of Dec 31, 2024
51,500
Total Change
+2.10%
Annual Growth Rate
+0.07%
Key Insight
Caterpillar Inc. has maintained a relatively stable workforce over the analyzed period.
Business Implications
A stable workforce can indicate a mature company with consistent operations. Recent trend shows a deceleration in workforce changes compared to the historical pattern.
Employee Count History
SEC Filing History
| Filing Date | Period | Employee Count | Form Type | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 51,500 | 10-K | -54.51% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | 113,200 | 10-K | +3.76% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | 109,100 | 10-K | +1.30% |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | 107,700 | 10-K | +10.69% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | 97,300 | 10-K | -4.89% |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | 102,300 | 10-K | -1.63% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | 104,000 | 10-K | +5.69% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | 98,400 | 10-K | +3.14% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | 95,400 | 10-K | -9.74% |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | 105,700 | 10-K | -7.47% |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | 114,233 | 10-K | +120.20% |
| Feb 18, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | 51,877 | 10-K | -4.91% |
| Feb 19, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | 54,558 | 10-K | +2.48% |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | 53,236 | 10-K | +12.50% |
| Feb 22, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | 47,319 | 10-K | +9.41% |
| Feb 19, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | 43,251 | 10-K | -19.17% |
| Feb 20, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | 53,509 | 10-K | +5.86% |
| Feb 22, 2008 | Dec 31, 2007 | 50,545 | 10-K | +3.77% |
| Feb 23, 2007 | Dec 31, 2006 | 48,709 | 10-K | +27.75% |
| Feb 22, 2006 | Feb 22, 2006 | 43,878 | 10-K | +15.08% |
| Feb 24, 2005 | Feb 22, 2005 | 38,128 | 10-K | -25.76% |
| Mar 10, 2004 | Dec 31, 2003 | 69,169 | 10-K | +0.26% |
| Mar 31, 2003 | Dec 31, 2002 | 68,990 | 10-K | +681.67% |
| Mar 22, 2002 | Dec 31, 2001 | 8,826 | 10-K405 | +20.51% |
| Mar 15, 2001 | Dec 31, 2000 | 7,324 | 10-K | +38.74% |
| Mar 30, 2000 | Dec 31, 1999 | 5,279 | 10-K405 | -91.81% |
| Mar 31, 1999 | Dec 31, 1998 | 64,441 | 10-K405 | +10.41% |
| Mar 27, 1998 | Dec 31, 1997 | 58,366 | 10-K405 | +6.18% |
| Mar 26, 1997 | Dec 31, 1996 | 54,968 | 10-K405 | +1.30% |
| Mar 5, 1996 | Dec 31, 1995 | 54,263 | 10-K | +2.81% |
| Feb 23, 1995 | Dec 31, 1994 | 52,778 | 10-K | +4.63% |
| Mar 2, 1994 | Dec 31, 1993 | 50,443 | 10-K |