Summary
During 2026-W30, the dataset recorded 2,226 reported tech layoffs across 13 public events. The report covers 12 companies, 8 industries, and 4 countries or regions.
- 2026-W30 includes 13 public layoff events and 2,226 reported layoffs.
- The largest company contributor is Amazon with 1,110 reported layoffs.
- The leading named industry is Retail with 1,110 reported layoffs.
- 2 events report a layoff percentage of 25% or higher.
Comparisons
Compared with 2026-W29, reported layoffs changed by 906 (+68.6%). Compared with 2025-W30, reported layoffs changed by 2,114 (+1887.5%).
| Comparison | Period | Layoff delta | Layoff % change | Event delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous period | 2026-W29 | 906 | +68.6% | 6 |
| Same period last year | 2025-W30 | 2,114 | +1887.5% | 7 |
Breakdowns
Largest Events
Sorted by reported headcount. Events where no headcount was publicly disclosed are not shown.
| Date | Company | Laid off | Industry | Country | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Amazon | 1,110 | Retail | United States | Source |
| 2026-07-22 | Monday.com | 630 | Product | Israel | Source |
| 2026-07-20 | Magic Leap | 193 | Consumer | United States | Source |
| 2026-07-26 | Nothing | 100 | Hardware | United Kingdom | Source |
| 2026-07-23 | Patreon | 93 | Media | United States | Source |
| 2026-07-21 | WSC | 70 | Media | Israel | Source |
| 2026-07-26 | Papaya Gaming | 30 | Consumer | Israel | 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-W30?
The weekly report for 2026-W30 includes 2,226 reported layoffs across 13 public events.
Which company had the most layoffs in 2026-W30?
Amazon had the highest reported layoff total in 2026-W30, with 1,110 layoffs.
Which industry was most affected in 2026-W30?
The leading named industry in 2026-W30 is Retail, with 1,110 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.