Pearson plc (PSO)
NYSE: PSO · Real-Time Price · USD
13.16
+0.05 (0.38%)
Jan 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
Pearson Employees
Pearson had 17,024 employees as of December 31, 2024. The number of employees decreased by 1,336 or -7.28% compared to the previous year.
Employees
17,024
Change (1Y)
-1,336
Growth (1Y)
-7.28%
Revenue / Employee
$283,281
Profits / Employee
$35,491
Market Cap
8.33B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 17,024 | -1,336 | -7.28% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 18,360 | -2,078 | -10.17% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 20,438 | -306 | -1.48% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 20,744 | -591 | -2.77% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 21,335 | -1,399 | -6.15% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 22,734 | -1,588 | -6.53% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 24,322 | -6,017 | -19.83% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 30,339 | -2,380 | -7.27% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 32,719 | -4,546 | -12.20% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 37,265 | -3,611 | -8.83% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 40,876 | -1,239 | -2.94% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 42,115 | -865 | -2.01% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 42,980 | 1,459 | 3.51% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 41,521 | 5,204 | 14.33% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 36,317 | -847 | -2.28% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 37,164 | 3,484 | 10.34% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 33,680 | 988 | 3.02% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 32,692 | -1,649 | -4.80% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 34,341 | 2,138 | 6.64% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 32,203 | -1,186 | -3.55% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 33,389 | 2,521 | 8.17% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 30,868 | 509 | 1.68% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 30,359 | 1,332 | 4.59% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 29,027 | 4,339 | 17.58% |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 24,688 | 4,305 | 21.12% |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 20,383 | 1,983 | 10.78% |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 18,400 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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PSO News
- 14 days ago - AI Won't Lift Human Productivity Without Learning, New Pearson Research Finds - PRNewsWire
- 19 days ago - Pearson 2025 Trading Update (Unaudited) - PRNewsWire
- 19 days ago - Pearson and Deloitte announce new alliance to equip enterprises and government organizations with AI-powered learning and address the global skills gap - PRNewsWire
- 2 months ago - Pearson School Report 2025: UK Educators Voice Concerns Over AI Readiness - PRNewsWire
- 2 months ago - CORRECTING and REPLACING Dickey's Teams Up with Drew Pearson for Cowboy Alumni Event - Business Wire
- 2 months ago - Dickey's Teams Up with Drew Pearson for Cowboy Alumni Event - Business Wire
- 2 months ago - Fintech Welcomes Joel Pearson as CRO to Lead Revenue Strategy and Market Growth - Business Wire
- 2 months ago - Pearson Launches AI-Powered Communication Coach to Transform Everyday Work into Continuous Learning - PRNewsWire