Walmart's global workforce reached 2.2 million in 2021, the largest in the world.

Employees are a crucial element in any company. They are the individuals who operate, develop, and ensure the success of a company.

Currently, many large companies worldwide employ their staff with high salaries. These companies also have a vast number of employees, even reaching millions.

Cited from *companiesmarket.com*, here are the ten companies with the largest number of employees in the world in 2021.

1. Walmart (2,200,000 Employees)

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation from the United States (US) that operates a chain of supermarkets, department stores, and grocery stores. Walmart has 10,800 stores in 27 countries, under 69 different names, and e-commerce websites in 10 countries.

2. Amazon (1,271,000 Employees)

Amazon is a multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington. It focuses on e-commerce, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. This company is included in the Big 4 technology companies along with Google, Apple, and Facebook.

3. Volkswagen (662,653 Employees)

This German automotive company owns brands such as Audi, Porsche, Bugatti, and Lamborghini. The Volkswagen Group has maintained the largest market share in Europe.

4. FedEx (570,000 Employees)

One of the world's largest express transportation companies, it provides fast delivery services within the US and to over 220 countries and territories. This company is known for its overnight delivery service and pioneered a system for tracking package locations.

5. Deutsche Post (565,053 Employees)

Deutsche Post is a multinational parcel delivery, supply chain, and heavyweight logistics management company. Deutsche Post and its express subsidiary DHL are among the most well-known logistics solution operators worldwide.

6. Compass Group (548,143 Employees)

This British company provides contract-based food services. Compass Group operates in 45 countries and serves approximately 5.5 billion meals per year at various locations, including offices and factories, schools, universities, hospitals, sports and cultural venues, mining camps, correctional facilities, and offshore oil rigs.

7. United Parcel Service (UPS) (540,000 Employees)

UPS is the largest package delivery company and operates one of the world's largest airlines. This company was established in 1907 due to the demand in the American market for delivery services.

8. Accenture (537,000 Employees)

Accenture is a multinational company engaged in management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing. Founded in 1989, its headquarters have been located in Dublin, Ireland since 2009.

9. Kroger (500,000 Employees)

Kroger is an American retail company founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Ohio. Kroger operates 37 food processing or manufacturing facilities, 1,360 supermarket fuel centers, and 2,122 pharmacies.

10. Home Depot (5,000,000 Employees)

Home Depot is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the US and the world. Currently, Home Depot operates 2,297 stores and sells over 40,000 items to various markets, including home developers and professional contractors.

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