• Enterprise Size By Employee
    ____________
  • Total
  • 5-9
  • 10-19
  • 20-99
  • 100-499
  • 500+
  • Number of Firms
    _____________
  • 6,294,604
  • 1,021,828
  • 636,541
  • 519,015
  • 88,023
  • 19,688
  • Establishments
    ____________
  • 8,148,606
  • 1,036,959
  • 671,679
  • 689,604
  • 365,365
  • 1,365,941
  • Employment
    __________
  • 128,348,299
  • 6,726,092
  • 8,559,070
  • 20,219,046
  • 17,268,572
  • 69,395,021
  • Annual Payroll
    ($1000)
  • 8,278,573,947
  • 302,779,028
  • 400,743,270

  • 1,077,643,283
  • 1,103,595,973
  • 5,049,891,861

There are various company classifications based on the number of employees

1. Micro-Enterprises:

Employee Range: 1 to 9 employees

  • Description: These are the smallest businesses, often family-owned or operated by a single person with a few assistants. They typically serve a local market and have limited resources.

2. Small Enterprises:

Employee Range: 10 to 49 employees

  • Description: Small businesses make up a significant portion of the economy. They may have a more established structure than micro-enterprises and might specialize in a particular product or service.

3. Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs):

Employee Range:50 to 249 employees (sometimes the definition extends to 499)

  • Description:Medium-sized businesses often have more complex structures than smaller firms. They may have multiple departments, established marketing strategies, and operate across a wider geographical area.

4. Large Enterprises:

Employee Range: 250 or more employees (sometimes the definition starts at 500)

  • Description: Large enterprises are well-established organizations with significant resources. They might have national or even international reach and employ thousands or tens of thousands of workers.

Standardization and Variations:
It’s important to note that these classifications can vary slightly depending on the source. Government agencies, industry associations, and research groups might use different employee ranges for each category.
Additional Considerations:
Annual Revenue: In addition to the number of employees, some definitions might also consider a company’s annual revenue for size classification. This provides a more comprehensive view of a company’s size and financial standing.
Source of Definitions:
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is a common source for these size classifications. You can find their definitions on OECD Enterprises by business size: data.oecd.org
Remember, these classifications provide a general framework. A company’s specific size and structure can vary depending on its industry, location, and business model.

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