Global tech layoffs analysis

Tech Layoffs Trend Report 2025-2026

A data-driven report on global technology layoffs by month, industry, country, company, funding stage, and layoff intensity.

Data range: 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-16 Based on public layoff records
Total layoffs243,483
2026 YTD layoffs118,847
Companies affected294
Countries / regions25

Summary

From 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-16, public records track 243,483 reported tech layoffs across 294 companies and 25 countries or regions. The 2026 year-to-date total is 118,847, while the largest monthly spike in the current dataset is 2026-03.

Monthly Layoff Trend

The monthly trend shows whether the market is moving through isolated large events or a broader sequence of layoffs. The current peak month in this dataset is 2026-03, with 46,593 reported layoffs.

Note: Monthly totals can spike when a single large company announces mass cuts. Check the company breakdown alongside this chart for a fuller picture.

Industry Breakdown

The industry with the most reported layoffs is Hardware, accounting for 51,391 reported layoffs.

Country and Region Breakdown

The geographic view helps separate local labor market pressure from global technology restructuring. The top country or region in the dataset is United States, with 204,228 reported layoffs.

Company Ranking and Concentration

Company rankings identify whether layoffs are concentrated in a few major employers or spread across the broader startup and technology market. The leading company in this dataset is Oracle, with 31,094 reported layoffs.

Funding Stage and Layoff Size

Funding stage analysis helps distinguish public-company restructuring from private-company pressure. The heatmap counts layoff events by stage and size bucket rather than summing headcount.

Layoff Intensity

Layoff percentage is available only for records where the source data includes it. When available, it gives a clearer picture of company-level stress than raw headcount alone.

Recent Layoff Events

Recent events provide source-level context for the trend data. Records without reported headcount can still appear here when they have valid dates.

Date Company Laid off Industry Country Source
2026-06-16 Robinhood 290 Finance United States Source
2026-06-16 FNZ N/A Finance United Kingdom Source
2026-06-16 Rivian N/A Transportation United States Source
2026-06-16 Artlist 200 Media Israel Source
2026-06-12 Pleo 50 Finance Denmark Source
2026-06-11 ServiceNow 54 Support United States Source
2026-06-10 Opendoor 250 Real Estate India Source
2026-06-10 Shopee N/A Food Singapore Source
2026-06-09 Verily 58 Healthcare United States Source
2026-06-09 Salesforce 86 Sales United States Source
2026-06-08 Hailo 110 Manufacturing Israel Source
2026-06-08 Tools for Humanity N/A AI United States Source

Methodology

This report is based on public tech layoff records. Entries with invalid dates are excluded from time-series charts. Entries without a reported headcount are excluded from totals but may still appear in event lists if a valid date is available.

Data source coverage changes over time, and some fields such as layoff percentage, funding stage, and funds raised are incomplete. The report should be read as a structured public-record analysis, not as a complete labor-market census.

FAQ

What is the latest tech layoff trend?

The current data covers 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-16. The month with the highest reported layoff total is 2026-03.

Which tech company had the most layoffs in this dataset?

Oracle ranks first in the current company summary with 31,094 reported layoffs.

Which industry is most affected by tech layoffs?

Hardware is the largest industry category in the current this data, with 51,391 reported layoffs.

Does this report prove that AI caused tech layoffs?

No. The structured dataset tracks public layoff records and related dimensions, but it does not contain a complete causal field for AI. Any AI-related discussion should be treated as source attribution or market context, not as a direct causal proof.

How often is the data updated?

Data is updated daily from public layoff records. The report shows the current date range so you can verify how recent the data is.