Nintendo has expanded its global workforce during Fiscal Year 2026, adding more than 300 permanent employees as the company continues investing in game development and long-term business growth. The figures come from Nintendo’s latest ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data, covering the period from April 2025 through March 2026, and provide an updated look at the company’s global employment trends.
The newly released sustainability report shows Nintendo’s total headcount increased from 5,630 employees in the previous fiscal year to 5,938 employees, reflecting continued hiring across multiple regions. The data was published through Nintendo’s official Sustainability website and later highlighted by Nintendo-focused outlet Nintendo Everything.
Nintendo Expands Permanent Workforce Across Key Regions
According to Nintendo’s official ESG report, the company employs 3,160 permanent staff in Japan, including 2,348 men and 736 women. Nintendo of America now has 1,603 permanent employees, while Nintendo of Europe employs 1,151, and Nintendo Australia has 100 permanent staff members.
Compared to the previous fiscal year, staffing increased in Japan, North America, and Europe, while Australia’s workforce remained relatively stable. The growth aligns with Nintendo’s ongoing first-party software development efforts, hardware support for the Nintendo Switch family, and preparations for its next generation of products.
One of the most notable findings from the report is Nintendo’s ability to retain employees over the long term. The average continuous employment period at Nintendo Co., Ltd. in Japan now stands at 14.6 years, highlighting the company’s long-standing reputation for workforce stability.
Employee turnover also remains relatively low across most regions. The turnover rate is 2.3% in Japan, 4.0% in North America, and 5.7% in Europe, although Nintendo Australia reported a higher turnover rate of 16.2% during the reporting period.
The report also notes strong employee welfare metrics, including high rates of paid leave usage, childcare leave participation, and employee retention following childcare leave. In Japan, the reinstatement rate after childcare leave reached 100%, while the retention rate after returning to work stood at 99.1%.
Sustainability Report Highlights Broader Workplace Initiatives
Beyond hiring figures, Nintendo’s ESG data outlines the company’s ongoing focus on diversity, workplace safety, and career development. The report shows 82 employees with disabilities at Nintendo Co., Ltd. in Japan, 162 at Nintendo of America, and 16 at Nintendo of Europe.
Nintendo also reported that 100% of employees in Japan and Australia received regular performance and career development reviews, while 91.5% of employees in North America participated in similar evaluations.
The updated workforce figures reflect Nintendo’s continued investment in its employees as the company prepares for future software and hardware releases. With nearly 6,000 employees worldwide and low turnover across its largest offices, Nintendo appears focused on maintaining a stable workforce while supporting long-term growth.
