Employee Count History - W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Historical employee count data from SEC filings.
Workforce Trend Analysis
Workforce as of Dec 31, 2024
26,000
Total Change
+154.43%
Annual Growth Rate
+3.06%
Key Insight
W.W. Grainger, Inc. has been growing its workforce by 154.4% over the analyzed period.
Business Implications
The company is showing healthy growth at 3.1% annually, which typically aligns with business expansion. 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 20, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 26,000 | 10-K | 0.00% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | 26,000 | 10-K | 0.00% |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | 26,000 | 10-K | +7.44% |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | 24,200 | 10-K | +4.76% |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | 23,100 | 10-K | -8.70% |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | 25,300 | 10-K | +2.85% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | 24,600 | 10-K | -4.28% |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | 25,700 | 10-K | +0.39% |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | 25,600 | 10-K | -0.78% |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | 25,800 | 10-K | +9.32% |
| Feb 27, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | 23,600 | 10-K | -0.42% |
| Feb 27, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | 23,700 | 10-K | +5.80% |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | 22,400 | 10-K | +4.67% |
| Feb 28, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | 21,400 | 10-K | +15.68% |
| Feb 28, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | 18,500 | 10-K | +2.78% |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | 18,000 | 10-K | -1.82% |
| Feb 27, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | 18,334 | 10-K | +1.65% |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Dec 31, 2007 | 18,036 | 10-K | +5.63% |
| Feb 27, 2007 | Dec 31, 2006 | 17,074 | 10-K | +2.04% |
| Mar 6, 2006 | Dec 31, 2005 | 16,732 | 10-K | +7.79% |
| Feb 28, 2005 | Dec 31, 2004 | 15,523 | 10-K | +5.59% |
| Mar 10, 2004 | Dec 31, 2003 | 14,701 | 10-K | -3.51% |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Dec 31, 2002 | 15,236 | 10-K | -3.78% |
| Mar 20, 2002 | Dec 31, 2001 | 15,835 | 10-K405 | -2.20% |
| Mar 21, 2001 | Dec 31, 2000 | 16,192 | 10-K405 | -3.22% |
| Mar 22, 2000 | Dec 31, 1999 | 16,730 | 10-K405 | +9.56% |
| Mar 26, 1999 | Dec 31, 1998 | 15,270 | 10-K | -0.19% |
| Mar 24, 1998 | Dec 31, 1997 | 15,299 | 10-K405 | +4.78% |
| Mar 24, 1997 | Dec 31, 1996 | 14,601 | 10-K405 | +23.18% |
| Mar 25, 1996 | Dec 31, 1995 | 11,853 | 10-K | +4.50% |
| Mar 27, 1995 | Dec 31, 1994 | 11,343 | 10-K | +11.00% |
| Mar 28, 1994 | Dec 31, 1993 | 10,219 | 10-K |