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Meta layoffs, tracked in full.
Meta has cut 51,700 jobs across 14 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced May 19, 2026, affecting 8,000 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
51,700
Most recent round
May 19, 2026
8,000
Layoff rounds
Tracked
14
Industry share
Cumulative
14.1%
Complete timeline · 14 verified rounds
Every Meta layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
May 192026
Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation
Meta has initiated a workforce reduction of 8,000 employees as the company shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence transformation.
8,000
10.0% of total
—
Moderate
May 12026
Meta cuts 8,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring
Meta laid off approximately 8,000 employees in May 2026, representing 10% of its global workforce. The reduction was part of a major strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence that also involved transferring 7,000 additional staff to AI-related roles.
8,000
10.0% of total
—
Moderate
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area12 ROUNDS · US35,700
Frequently asked
Questions about Meta layoffs.
How many people has Meta laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 51,700 job cuts across 14 layoff rounds at Meta since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Meta's most recent layoffs?+
Meta's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on May 19, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Meta's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Meta — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by Meta layoffs?+
Team-level data for Meta is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Meta layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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