Meta went 16k to 80k employees 2019–2025
Meta grew from 16,000 to 80,000 employees between 2019 and 2025, so even a large layoff only reverses about 24 months of hiring.
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From The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · May 4, 2026
Meta grew from 16,000 to 80,000 employees between 2019 and 2025, so even a large layoff only reverses about 24 months of hiring.
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