Walmart is a true American success story. What started as a small mom & pop store in Arkansas in the 60’s, has evolved into one of the largest retailers in the world with thousands of stores in 28 countries across the globe.

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.

Walmart Facts

• Website: walmart.com
• Year Walmart was founded: 1962
• Location of first Walmart: Rogers, Arkansas
• Headquarters: Bentonville, AR
• Founder: Sam Walton
• CEO: Doug McMillon
• Key Subsidiaries: Flipkart, Vudu, Jet.com, Sam’s Club, Modcloth, Hayneedle

Walmart History

• Year first Walmart opens: 1962
• The first Walmart outside Arkansas opens: 1968
• Year Walmart goes public: 1970
• The first Sam’s Club store opens: 1983
• The first Walmart Supercenter opens: 1988
• Walmart enters China: 1996
• Walmart enters India: 2009
• Walmart purchases Vudu: 2010

Walmart Statistics

How many Walmarts are there?

11,700 stores

Last updated 2/1/18

How many employees does Walmart have?

2.3 million

Last updated 2/1/18

How many Walmart stores outside the US

6,360 stores

Last updated 2/1/18

How many Walmarts in the US

4,761 stores

Last updated 2/1/18

Number of Walmart Supercenters in the US:

3,561

Last updated 2/1/18

How many products does Walmart sell?

75 million different products

Last updated 2/1/18

Number of items for sale on Walmart.com:

60 million

Last updated 10/23/17

Number of Sam’s Club stores:

597

Last updated 2/1/18

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 (annual):

• FY 2018: $500.3 billion
• FY 2017: $485.9 billion
• FY 2016: $499.4 billion
• FY 2015: $485.6 billion
• FY 2014: $476.3 billion

Walmart eCommerce sales (annual)

• FY 2018: $11.5 billion
• FY 2016: $13.7 billion
• FY 2015: $12.2 billion

Number of Walmart employees in US:

1.5 million

Last updated 2/1/18

Number of Walmart employees outside the US:

800,000

Last updated 2/1/18

There is a Walmart store within 10 miles of 90% of the US population.

Last updated 9/7/18

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