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Spotify layoffs, tracked in full.
Spotify has cut 2,370 jobs across 8 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Mar 23, 2026, affecting 15 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
2,370
Most recent round
Mar 23, 2026
15
Layoff rounds
Tracked
8
Industry share
Cumulative
3.7%
Complete timeline · 8 verified rounds
Every Spotify layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01Stockholm8 ROUNDS · SE2,370
Frequently asked
Questions about Spotify layoffs.
How many people has Spotify laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 2,370 job cuts across 8 layoff rounds at Spotify since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Spotify's most recent layoffs?+
Spotify's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on March 23, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Spotify's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Spotify — 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 Spotify layoffs?+
Team-level data for Spotify is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Spotify 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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