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Apple: Number of Employees 2007-2024
TL;DR
Apple had 21,600 employees in 2007 (iPhone launch year)
This financial data source documents Apple's workforce growth from 21,600 employees in 2007 to 164,000 in 2024 - a 659% increase over 17 years. The fact that Apple maintained its distinctive culture and product quality through this massive scaling demonstrates successful homeostasis.
Key Findings from MacroTrends (2024)
- Apple had 21,600 employees in 2007 (iPhone launch year)
- Grew to 164,000 employees by 2024
- 659% increase over 17 years
- Data sourced from Apple's SEC filings
- Apple: 164,000 employees, $380+ billion revenue
- Samsung: 270,000+ employees, ~$220 billion revenue
- Focus reduces square-cube coordination costs
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Documents Apple's workforce growth from 21,600 (2007) to 164,000 (2024) - 659% increase while maintaining culture demonstrates successful homeostasis.
See homeostatic scaling →Compares Apple's 164,000 employees generating $380B+ vs. Samsung's 270,000+ generating ~$220B - focus reduces coordination costs.
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