Here are a few of the most interesting H&M statistics and facts I was able to dig up. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.

H&M Facts

• Website: hm.com
• Year Founded: 1947
• Founder: Erling Persson
• Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
• CEO: Karl-Johan Persson

H&M Statistics

Number of H&M employees:

171,000

Last updated 10/1/18

Number of H&M stores:

4,739

Last updated 1/1/18

Number of markets H&M is active in:

47

Last updated 10/1/18

H&M sales 2017:

231.771 billion kr

H&M sales 2016:

222.865 billion kr

H&M sales 2015:

209.902 billion kr

H&M sales 2014:

 176.62 billion kr

H&M sales 2013:

150.09 billion kr