Here are a few of the most interesting LG 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.

LG Facts

• Website: www.lg.com
• Year Founded: 1958 (as GoldStar)
• Founder: Koo In-hwoi
• Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
• CEO:  Cho Jun-ho

LG Statistics

Number of LG employees:

75,000

Last updated 10/2/18

Number of smartphones LG sold in 2015:

59.7 million

Number of smartphones LG sold in 2014:

59.1 million

LG revenue (annual):

• 2018: ₩61.342 billion
• 2017: ₩61,396 billion
• 2016: ₩55,367 billion
• 2015: ₩56,509 billion

LG net profit  (annual):

• 2018: ₩1.473 billion
• 2017: ₩1,870 billion
• 2016: ₩126 billion
• 2015: ₩249 billion

Last updated: July 1, 2020