Walmart is one of the world’s largest retailers, with 10,623 stores worldwide. In the United States alone, Walmart has 4,615 stores, and 90% of the country’s population lives within 15 miles of a Walmart store.
However, Walmart is not just limited to physical stores. Its online store is also booming, with walmart.com attracting 338.5 million visitors in March 2024.
Let’s take a detailed look at the latest facts and figures related to the number of Walmart stores worldwide, in the United States, in different countries worldwide, the revenue of Walmart, net sales, market share, consumers, and more in this post.
Top Walmart Statistics
- There are 10,616 Walmart stores worldwide as of 2024.
- 4,615 Walmart stores are located in the United States.
- With 601 stores, Texas has the highest number of Walmart stores in the United States.
- There are 599 Sam’s Club stores in the United States as of 2024.
- There are 5,402 Walmart International stores as of 2024.
- Walmart generated a revenue of $648.13 billion in the financial year 2024.
- Walmart serves nearly 37 million customers every day and more than 255 million customers every week.
- Walmart.com owns 6.4% of the retail e-commerce market share in the United States as of 2024.
- Walmart generated net e-commerce sales of $60.412 billion in the fiscal year 2024.
General Walmart Statistics
Here are some general statistics related to Walmart:
- Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart is owned by Walmart. It has a 39% share of the Indian e-commerce market.
- 56% of Walmart’s net sales are in the grocery category. Shoppers are mostly found buying groceries at Walmart.
- Walmart spent $3.1 billion on advertisem*nts.
- Bananas are the best-selling item in Walmart stores.
- Walmart sells more than 75 million different products.
- During the pandemic, Walmart witnessed an increased demand for game consoles, hygiene products, and toilet paper.
How Many Walmart Stores Are There Worldwide?
There are 10,616 Walmart stores worldwide as of 2024.
Comparatively, there were 10,623 Walmart stores in the year 2023. That means the number of Walmart stores worldwide decreased by 7 in 2024.
These numbers spread light on the fact that the number of Walmart stores has decreased tremendously. This is due to the termination of Walmart stores in the United Kingdom and Japan.
The following table displays the number of Walmart stores worldwide over the years:
| Year | Number Of Walmart Stores |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,616 |
| 2023 | 10,623 |
| 2022 | 10,593 |
| 2021 | 11,443 |
| 2020 | 11,501 |
| 2019 | 11,361 |
| 2018 | 11,718 |
| 2017 | 11,695 |
| 2016 | 11,528 |
| 2015 | 11,453 |
Walmart Stores Worldwide By Type
There are around 5,100 Walmart retail stores worldwide as of 2024.
| Year | Number Of Retail Stores | Number Of Wholesale Stores |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,100 | N/A |
| 2023 | 4,968 | 338 |
| 2022 | 4,919 | 332 |
| 2021 | 5,762 | 321 |
| 2020 | 5,815 | 313 |
| 2019 | 5,669 | 306 |
| 2018 | 5,945 | 365 |
| 2017 | 5,962 | 356 |
| 2016 | 5,899 | 358 |
Source: Statista.
How Many Walmarts Are In The U.S.?
4,615 Walmarts are there in the United States.
Comparatively, there were 4,717 Walmarts in the United States in 2023. That displays a decrease of 2.16% in the number of Walmart stores in the United States in 2024 compared to 2023.
Besides, the number of Walmart stores in the United States decreased from 4,769 in 2019 to 4,615 in 2024.
The following table displays the number of Walmart stores recorded in the United States over the years.
| Year | Number of Walmarts in US |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,615 |
| 2023 | 4,717 |
| 2022 | 4,742 |
| 2021 | 4,743 |
| 2020 | 4,756 |
| 2019 | 4,769 |
| 2018 | 4,761 |
| 2017 | 4,672 |
| 2016 | 4,574 |
| 2015 | 4,516 |
Source: Statista, Walmart.
Number Of Walmart Stores In The US By Type
Out of 4,615 Walmarts in the US, 3,560 are Walmart Supercenters as of 2024.
At the same time, 360 Walmarts are Discount stores, and 675 are Neighborhood Markets.
Further, 20 Walmart stores are Small Format stores.
Comparatively, there were 3,572 Walmart supercenters in the United States and 781 neighborhood markets.
The following table displays a breakdown of Walmarts in the US by Type.
| Year | Walmart Supercenters | Neighborhood Markets | Discount Stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,560 | 675 | 360 |
| 2023 | 3,572 | 781 | 364 |
| 2022 | 3,573 | 799 | 370 |
| 2021 | 3,570 | 799 | 374 |
| 2020 | 3,571 | 809 | 376 |
| 2019 | 3,570 | 813 | 386 |
| 2018 | 3,561 | 800 | 400 |
| 2017 | 3,552 | 735 | 415 |
| 2016 | 3,465 | 667 | 442 |
| 2015 | 3,407 | 639 | 470 |
Number Of Walmart Stores in U.S. By State
With 601 stores, Texas has the highest number of Walmart stores in the United States.
Florida follows Texas with 386 Walmart stores, while California has 320 Walmart Stores in the United States.
The following table displays the states with the most Walmart Stores in the United States.
| State | Number of Walmart Stores |
|---|---|
| Texas | 601 |
| Florida | 386 |
| California | 320 |
| North Carolina | 216 |
| Georgia | 215 |
| Illinois | 190 |
| Ohio | 172 |
| Pennsylvania | 162 |
| Missouri | 158 |
| Tennessee | 151 |
Source: Statista.
With 5 Walmart stores, Washington D.C. has the lowest number of Walmart stores in the United States.
Vermont and Alaska also have the lowest number of Walmart stores, with just 6 and 9 stores.
Rhode Island and Delaware have ten or fewer Walmart stores.
The following table displays the states with the lowest number of Walmart Stores in the United States.
| States | Number of Walmart Stores |
|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | 5 |
| Vermont | 6 |
| Alaska | 9 |
| Rhode Island | 9 |
| Delaware | 10 |
| Hawaii | 12 |
| Wyoming | 14 |
| Montana | 16 |
| South Dakota | 17 |
Source: Statista.
Number Of Walmart International Stores
There are 5,402 Walmart International stores worldwide as of 2024.
That is an increase of 97 International stores compared to the previous year. In 2023, there were 5,305 Walmart International stores in the United States.
The number of Walmart stores decreased significantly from 6,101 in 2021 to 5,251 in 2022. Currently, the number of International Walmart stores is increasing steadily.
The following table displays the number of Walmart International stores recorded over the years.
| Year | Number of Walmart International Stores |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,402 |
| 2023 | 5,305 |
| 2022 | 5,251 |
| 2021 | 6,101 |
| 2020 | 6,146 |
| 2019 | 5,993 |
| 2018 | 6,360 |
| 2017 | 6,363 |
| 2016 | 6,299 |
Source: Statista, Walmart.
Number Of Walmart Stores By Country
With 3,006 Walmart stores, Mexico has the second-highest number of Walmarts worldwide as of 2024.
Canada and Chile follow Mexico with 403 and 397 Walmart Stores.
The following table displays the number of Walmart stores recorded across different countries in 2024.
| Country | Number of Walmart Stores |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,615 |
| Mexico | 3,006 |
| Canada | 403 |
| Chile | 397 |
| China | 352 |
| Africa | 322 |
| Costa Rica | 314 |
| Guatemala | 264 |
| Honduras | 114 |
| El Salvador | 102 |
| Nicaragua | 102 |
| India | 26 |
Source: Walmart Investor Relations.
Number Of Sam’s Club Stores
There are 599 Sam’s Club stores in the United States as of 2024.
Sam’s Club is a membership-based warehouse club offering quality products like household items, groceries, and more at discounted prices.
Sam’s Club is named after Walmart founder Sam Walton and is owned by Walmart.Inc.
The number of Sam’s Club stores decreased from 660 in 2017 to 599 in 2024. Number of Sam’s Club stores has been fluctuating between 599 and 600 since 2019.
The following table displays the number of Sam’s Club stores recorded over the years.
| Year | Number of Sam’s Club Stores |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 599 |
| 2023 | 600 |
| 2022 | 600 |
| 2021 | 599 |
| 2020 | 599 |
| 2019 | 599 |
| 2018 | 597 |
| 2017 | 660 |
| 2016 | 655 |
Source: Walmart Investor Relation, Statista.
Walmart’s Revenue
Walmart generated a revenue of $648.13 billion in the financial year 2024.
That was an increase of 6.03% in the revenue compared to the previous year. In fiscal year 2023, Walmart generated a revenue of $611.29 billion.
Walmart generated a record-high revenue in fiscal year 2024, and its revenue has been steadily increasing over the past years.
Besides, in the last quarter of the financial year 2024, Walmart generated a revenue of $173.4 billion, a 5.7% growth compared to the revenue of $164 billion generated in the last quarter of the financial year 2023.
The following table displays the revenue generated by Walmart over the years.
| Financial Year | Walmart’s Revenue |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $648.13 billion |
| 2023 | $611.29 billion |
| 2022 | $572.75 billion |
| 2021 | $559.15 billion |
| 2020 | $523.96 billion |
| 2019 | $514.41 billion |
| 2018 | $500.34 billion |
| 2017 | $485.87 billion |
| 2016 | $482.13 billion |
Walmart’s Gross Profit Rate
In the fiscal year 2024, Walmart generated a gross profit of 23.7%.
Comparatively, in the fiscal year 2023, the company witnessed a gross profit of 23.5%.
Besides, the gross profit rate of Walmart was 23.3% in Q4 of fiscal year 2024, while in Q4 2023, 22.9% of the gross profit rate was recorded.
Walmart has witnessed a stable gross profit margin since the year 2006.
The following table displays the gross profit rate Walmart has generated over the years.
| Fiscal Year | Gross Profit Rate |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.7% |
| 2023 | 23.5% |
| 2022 | 24.4% |
| 2021 | 24.3% |
| 2020 | 24.1% |
| 2019 | 24.5% |
| 2018 | 24.7% |
| 2017 | 24.9% |
| 2016 | 24.6% |
| 2015 | 24.3% |
Walmart’s Gross Profit
Walmart generated a gross profit of $157.98 billion in the financial year 2024.
This was an increase of 7.06% from the gross profit of $147.58 billion recorded in 2023.
In Q4 of the fiscal year 2024, Walmart registered a gross profit of $41.56 billion. This was a 7.61% year-over-year increase in the quarterly gross profit.
The following table displays the gross profit generated by Walmart over the past years.
| Fiscal Year | Walmart Gross Profit |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $157.98 billion |
| 2023 | $147.57 billion |
| 2022 | $143.75 billion |
| 2021 | $138.84 billion |
| 2020 | $129.36 billion |
| 2019 | $129.10 billion |
| 2018 | $126.95 billion |
| 2017 | $124.62 billion |
| 2016 | $121.15 billion |
Source: Macro Trends.
Walmart’s Operating Income
Walmart’s operating income was recorded to be $27.01 billion in the fiscal year 2024.
That was a 32.23% increase compared to the previous year. Walmart’s operating income was $20.43 billion in fiscal year 2023.
Here is a table displaying detailed figures of Walmart’s Operating Income recorded over the years.
| Year | Operating Income Of Walmart Worldwide |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.01 billion |
| 2023 | $20.42 billion |
| 2022 | $25.94 billion |
| 2021 | $22.55 billion |
| 2020 | $20.57 billion |
| 2019 | $21.96 billion |
| 2018 | $20.44 billion |
| 2017 | $22.76 billion |
| 2016 | $24.11 billion |
| 2015 | $27.15 billion |
Source: Macro Trends.
Walmart’s Net Income
Walmart recorded a net income of $15.51 billion in the fiscal year 2024.
That was an increase of 32.8% in the net income compared to the previous year.
In fiscal year 2023, Walmart generated a net income of $11.68, which was a 14.58% decline from the fiscal year 2022.
Here is a table displaying Walmart’s new income recorded over the years.
| Fiscal Year | Walmart’s Net Income Worldwide |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.51 billion |
| 2023 | $11.68 billion |
| 2022 | $13.67 billion |
| 2021 | $13.51 billion |
| 2020 | $14.88 billion |
| 2019 | $6.67 billion |
| 2018 | $9.86 billion |
| 2017 | $13.64 billion |
| 2016 | $14.69 billion |
| 2015 | $16.36 billion |
Source: Macro Trends.
Interesting Fact: Walmart has grabbed the first position in the Fortune 500 list for 2023 due to its highest revenue worldwide in the past year.
Walmart Market Share
Walmart owns a 6.4% share of the retail e-commerce market in the United States as of 2023.
Comparatively, Amazon owns the highest market share of retail e-commerce companies at 37.6%.
Other retail e-commerce companies that have a high share of e-commerce markets are Apple, eBay, Target, Home Depot, etc.
The following table displays the market share of the top retail e-commerce companies in the United States as of 2023:
| Retail eCommerce Company | E-Commerce Market Share |
|---|---|
| Amazon | 37.6% |
| Walmart | 6.4% |
| Apple | 3.6% |
| eBay | 3% |
| Target | 1.9% |
| The Home Depot | 1.9% |
| Costco | 1.5% |
| Best buy | 1.4% |
| Carvana | 1.4% |
| Kroger | 1.3% |
Source: Statista.
Did You Know? Walmart ranks fourth as the biggest online store worldwide.
Walmart Customer Statistics
255 million customers visit Walmart every week across the 10,500 stores worldwide.
Comparatively, 237 million customers visited Walmart every week in 2023. That displays an increase of 15 million customer visits between January 2023 and January 2024.
The following table displays the number of weekly customer visits to Walmart stores worldwide over the years.
| Year | Weekly Customer Visits |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 255 million |
| 2023 | 240 million |
| 2022 | 230 million |
| 2021 | 240 million |
| 2020 | 265 million |
| 2019 | 275 million |
| 2018 | 270 million |
| 2017 | 260 million |
Source: Business Insider, Statista.
Here are some additional statistics about Walmart Customers:
- Nearly 19 in 20 Americans visit Walmart a minimum of twice a year.
- 67 annual trips are made by an average Walmart shopper to Walmarts including Sam’s Club.
- An average Walmart Shopper is recorded to spend $54 on 13 products during a typical shopping trip.
- The average Walmart customer is usually a white baby boomer who earns less than $80,00 per year.
- By serving millions of consumers, Walmart makes more than $1.56 billion daily as of 2024. Besides, every second consumer all over the world tends to spend $15,288 in Walmart.
Walmart Employee Statistics
Globally, Approximately 2.1 million employees work at Walmart as of 2024.
Of these, 1.6 million employees work in the US.
Besides, 2.3 million employees were working at Walmart in 2022 as well as in 2021.
The following table displays the number of employees working at Walmart over the years.
| Year | Number of Walmart Employees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.1 million |
| 2022 | 2.3 million |
| 2021 | 2.3 million |
| 2020 | 2.2 million |
| 2019 | 2.2 million |
| 2018 | 2.3 million |
| 2017 | 2.3 million |
| 2016 | 2.3 million |
| 2015 | 2.2 million |
Source: Macro Trends.
Here are some additional statistics about Walmart employees.
- On average, an employee worked at Walmart for 3.3 years.
- 55% of the workforce at Walmart is reported to be female in the United States and around the globe. At the same time, 45% are male employees.
- 62.5% of the employees at Walmart are white, while 15.2% are Hispanic or Latino. Only 12.9% of employees are Black or African American.
The following table displays the percentage of different races working in Walmart.
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage Of Employees |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
- Walmart received over 1 million job applications during the pandemic. Besides, they hired around 5,000 people daily using a quick hiring process.
- 54% of the employees at Walmart are in the age group of 20 to 30 years.
- The average employee at Walmart makes $31,618 annually.
Source: Zippia, Fortunately.
Walmart Net Sales Worldwide
Walmart generated a net sales of $642.64 billion in the fiscal year 2024.
Comparatively, the net sales were recorded to be $605.88 billion in the fiscal year 2023. That displays a growth of 6.07% in Walmart’s net sales recorded in 2024 compared to 2023.
The following table displays Walmart’s net sales recorded over the years.
| Fiscal Year | Walmart’s Net Sales |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 642.64 billion |
| 2023 | 605.88 billion |
| 2022 | 567.76 billion |
| 2021 | 555.23 billion |
| 2020 | 519.93 billion |
| 2019 | 510.33 billion |
| 2018 | 495.76 billion |
| 2017 | 481.32 billion |
| 2016 | 478.61 billion |
Source: Statista.
Walmart Net Sales Worldwide By Division
Walmart U.S. generated net sales of $441.82 billion in the fiscal year 2024.
At the same time, Walmart International generated net sales of $114.64 billion, while Sam’s Club generated net sales of $86.81 billion.
The following table displays the Walmart Net Sales recorded in different divisions of Walmart over the years.
| Year | Walmart U.S. | Walmart International | Sam’s Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 441.82 billion | 114.64 billion | 86.18 billion |
| 2023 | 420.55 billion | 100.98 billion | 84.35 billion |
| 2022 | 393.25 billion | 100.96 billion | 73.56 billion |
| 2021 | 369.96 billion | 121.36 billion | 63.91 billion |
| 2020 | 341 billion | 120.13 billion | 58.79 billion |
| 2019 | 331.67 billion | 120.82 billion | 57.84 billion |
| 2018 | 318.48 billion | 118.07 billion | 59.22 billion |
| 2017 | 307.83 billion | 116.12 billion | 57.37 billion |
| 2016 | 298.38 billion | 123.41 billion | 56.83 billion |
Source: Statista.
Walmart e-Commerce Sales
Walmart generated net e-commerce sales of $60.412 billion in the fiscal year 2024.
Comparatively, in the fiscal year 2023, Walmart generated a net sales of $58.121 billion. This displays a 3.94% increase in Walmart’s net e-commerce sales in fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023.
The following table displays the e-commerce net sales of walmart.com over the years.
| Year | eCommerce Net Sales of walmart.com |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.41 billion |
| 2023* | $58.12 billion |
| 2022 | $52.40 billion |
| 2021 | $46.74 billion |
| 2020 | $41.56 billion |
| 2019 | $22.38 billion |
| 2018 | $14.26 billion |
| 2017 | $10.30 billion |
| 2016 | $7.57 billion |
Source: Statista.
Online Sales Of Walmart By Division
Walmart US generated e-commerce sales of $53.4 billion in the year 2023.
Additionally, Walmart operates through Walmart International as well as Sam’s club. The e-commerce sales generated through them were $20.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively, as of the year 2023.
The following table displays Walmart’s online sales worldwide by division over the past years.
| Year | Walmart US | Walmart International | Sam’s Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53.4 billion | $20.3 billion | $8.4 billion |
| 2022 | $47.8 billion | $18.5 billion | $6.9 billion |
| 2021 | $43 billion | $16.6 billion | $5.3 billion |
| 2020 | $24.1 billion | $11.8 billion | $3.8 billion |
| 2019 | $15.7 billion | $6.7 billion | $2.7 billion |
Source: Statista.
Walmart Theft And Crime
- At least one violent crime was reported at Walmart stores every day as of 2016. It was after the company introduced cost-cutting policies which led to a reduction in security. These crimes included everything from stabbing to kidnapping attempts.
- $3 billion is lost by Walmart per year due to theft. In recent years Walmart took the initiative to introduce new measures to avoid theft and reduce losses by adding surveillance, staff training, using AI, and restricting people with records of shoplifting.
Walmart Competitors
Let us take a look at the facts and figures related to Walmart’s top competitors.
- Amazon’s net sales revenue was almost $575 billion in the fiscal year 2023.
These numbers have tremendously increased since 2019. In 2019, Amazon’s net sales revenue was $280.52 billion, which increased to $574.78 billion in 2023. That is an overall increase of 104.9% in net sales revenue between 2019 and 2023.
The following table displays Amazon’s net sales revenue recorded over the years.
| Year | Net Sales Revenue Of Amazon |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $574.78 billion |
| 2022 | $513.98 billion |
| 2021 | $469.82 billion |
| 2020 | $386.06 billion |
| 2019 | $280.52 billion |
| 2018 | $232.89 billion |
| 2017 | $177.87 billion |
Source: Statista
- Costco made a net sales of $237.7 million in 2023.
That was an increase of 6.72% in net sales compared to the previous year. In 2022, Costco generated a net sales of $222.7 billion.
Besides, Costco’s yearly net sales increased from $110.2 billion in 2014 to $237.7 billion in 2023, indicating an overall increase of 115.68%.
It gained popularity worldwide as a members-only wholesale retailer with warehouse-style stores.
The following table displays Costco’s net sales worldwide over the years.
| Year | Net Sales Of Costco |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $237.71 billion |
| 2022 | $222.73 billion |
| 2021 | $192.05 billion |
| 2020 | $163.22 billion |
| 2019 | $149.35 billion |
| 2018 | $138.43 billion |
| 2017 | $126.17 billion |
| 2016 | $116.07 billion |
Source: Statista.
Walmart History
On July 2, 1962, the first Walmart store was opened by Sam Walton in Rogers, Arkansas. What happened next?
Let us take a look at the evolution of Walmart over the past years.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2nd July 1962 | Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store. |
| 1967 | Walton’s family generated $12.7 million in sales from 24 stores. |
| 1969 | The company was officially incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
| 1970s. | Walmart went national. |
| 1980s. | First Sam’s Club and the first supercenter were opened. |
| 1990s. | Walmart became the nation’s no. 1 retailer. |
| 2000s. | Walmart.com was founded to allow US customers to shop online. |
| 2010s. | Walmart celebrates 50 years of helping people save money in 2012. It encouraged culinary innovation. |
| 2020s. | Walton’s family generated $12.7 million in sales from 24 stores. |
| 2022. | Walmart reaches 30 million US homes through In-Home delivery. It also celebrated its 60th anniversary. |
| 2023 | Walmart has crossed the mark of 10,600 stores. |
Observing Walmart statistics, it is evident that Walmart is dominating not just the offline retail landscape but also online sales, as the company records $60.41 billion worth of net e-commerce sales in the fiscal year 2024.
Additionally, with a total of 2.1 million employees, Walmart is the largest employer worldwide.
Looking ahead, Walmart is set to grow further and capture most of the retail market worldwide. The net sales of $642.64 billion generated in the fiscal year 2024 support this prediction, depicting Walmart’s ability to attract and retain consumers.
