Summary
During 2026-Q1, the dataset recorded 81,747 reported tech layoffs across 86 public events. The report covers 83 companies, 24 industries, and 14 countries or regions.
- 2026-Q1 includes 86 public layoff events and 81,747 reported layoffs.
- The largest company contributor is Oracle with 30,000 reported layoffs.
- The leading named industry is Retail with 17,781 reported layoffs.
- 18 events report a layoff percentage of 25% or higher.
Comparisons
Compared with 2025-Q4, reported layoffs changed by 52,193 (+176.6%). Compared with 2025-Q1, reported layoffs changed by 51,902 (+173.9%).
| Comparison | Period | Layoff delta | Layoff % change | Event delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous period | 2025-Q4 | 52,193 | +176.6% | 18 |
| Same period last year | 2025-Q1 | 51,902 | +173.9% | -17 |
Breakdowns
Largest Events
Sorted by reported headcount. Events where no headcount was publicly disclosed are not shown.
| Date | Company | Laid off | Industry | Country | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Oracle | 30,000 | Other | United States | Source |
| 2026-01-28 | Amazon | 16,000 | Retail | United States | Source |
| 2026-03-16 | Dell | 11,000 | Hardware | United States | Source |
| 2026-02-26 | Block | 4,000 | Finance | United States | Source |
| 2026-02-24 | WiseTech | 2,000 | Logistics | Australia | Source |
| 2026-01-28 | ASML | 1,700 | Hardware | Netherlands | Source |
| 2026-01-15 | Ericsson | 1,600 | Other | Sweden | Source |
| 2026-03-11 | Atlassian | 1,600 | Other | Australia | Source |
| 2026-01-13 | Meta | 1,500 | Consumer | United States | Source |
| 2026-02-20 | Livspace | 1,000 | Consumer | India | Source |
Methodology
Rows with invalid dates are excluded from period reports.
Rows without num_laid_off count as events but are excluded from headcount totals.
Layoff percentage, funding stage, and funds raised fields are incomplete in source data.
FAQ
How many tech layoffs were reported in 2026-Q1?
The quarterly report for 2026-Q1 includes 81,747 reported layoffs across 86 public events.
Which company had the most layoffs in 2026-Q1?
Oracle had the highest reported layoff total in 2026-Q1, with 30,000 layoffs.
Which industry was most affected in 2026-Q1?
The leading named industry in 2026-Q1 is Retail, with 17,781 reported layoffs.
How should this report be interpreted?
This report is generated from public layoff records. Rows without reported headcount can count as events but are excluded from headcount totals, and the dataset should not be treated as proof of causal claims.