Walmart is a true American success story. What started as a small mom & pop store in Arkansas in the 50’s, has evolved into one of the largest retailers in the world with thousands of stores in 28 countries across the globe.

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So just how big has Walmart become? Here are the more interesting Walmart statistics I was able to dig up. As always, I will be adding more and updating these periodically as I find new stuff. Be sure to check back regularly.

Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others, so some of these are based on news reports and not official company tallies. All stats are linked to their source unless it was sent to me directly from the company. No stat listed on DMR should be considered in making any type of investment decision. In other words: This is the best I can find, but I don’t guarantee anything.

Walmart Facts

• Walmart URL: walmart.com
• Year Walmart was founded: 1962
• Walmart Headquarters: Bentonville, AR
• Walmart Founder: Sam Walton

Walmart Statistics

Year first Walmart opened:

1962

Location of first Walmart:

Rogers, Arkansas

Year Walmart went public:

1970

Number of items for sale on Walmart.com:

60 million

Last updated 10/23/17

Percentage of Walmart.com sales that come from non-store inventory:

75%

Last updated 4/1/15

Number of Walmart stores:

11,695 stores

Last updated 11/14/17

Number of Walmart stores outside the US:

6,306 stores

Last updated 3/16/16

Number of Walmart stores in the US:

4,574 stores

Last updated 3/16/16

Number of Sam’s Club stores:

655

Last updated 3/16/16

How many people shop at Walmart?

270 million weekly customers

Last updated 5/17/18

Number of countries Walmart has stores in:

28 countries

Last updated 5/17/18

Walmart revenue for fiscal 2018:

$500.3 billion

Walmart fiscal 2017 revenue:

$485.9 billion

Walmart fiscal 2016 revenue:

$499.4 billion

Walmart fiscal 2015 revenue:

$486 billion

Walmart fiscal 2016 net sales from the US:

$298 billion

Walmart fiscal 2015 net sales from the US:

$288 billion

Walmart fiscal 2016 net sales from international sales:

$140.4 billion

Walmart fiscal 2015 net sales from international sales:

$141 billion

Fiscal 2016 net sales for Sam’s Club:

$56.8 billion

Fiscal 2015 net sales for Sam’s Club:

$58 billion

Number of Walmart employees:

2.3 million

Last updated 5/17/18

Number of Walmart employees in US:

1.4 million

Last updated 3/16/16

Number of Walmart employees outside the US:

800,000

Last updated 4/1/16

Number of Sam’s Club employees in the US:

100,000

Last updated 3/16/16

Number of countries with dedicated Walmart ecommerce websites:

11

Last updated 11/14/17

Percentage of Walmart employees that are women:

57%

Last updated 4/1/15

Percentage of Walmart employees that are men:

43%

Last updated 4/1/15

Walmart fiscal 2016 ecommerce sales:

$13.7 billion

Walmart fiscal 2015 global ecommerce sales:

$12.2 billion

Percentage of Walmart management that began as hourly associates:

about 75%

Last updated 3/16/16

Number of Walmart associates that have been there for 10+ years:

300,000

Last updated 3/16/16

Average monthly visits to Walmart.com:

45 million

Last updated 3/16/16

Amount that Walmart reportedly purchased Jet.com for:

$3 billion

Amount Walmart paid for Bonobos:

$310 million

Q1 2017 Walmart revenue:

$117.5 billion

Q2 2017 Walmart revenue:

$123.4 billion

Q3 2017 Walmart revenue:

$123.2 billion

Q4 2017 Walmart revenue:

$136.3 billion

Q1 2018 Walmart Revenue:

$122.7 billion

Number of Walmart stores that offer grocery pickup:

1,200 stores

Last updated 3/14/18