How Many Employees Does ASELSAN Have? Headcount and Workforce Profile
Short answer: ASELSAN’s headcount passed 12,000 by the end of 2024 (consolidated, subsidiaries included, ~12,226). The vast majority of the workforce are engineers, and the company is among the largest engineer-employing defense firms in Turkey. Women make up about 21% of employees. The headcount has grown steadily over the past five years; it was ~8,100 in 2019 and exceeded 12,000 in 2024.
Methodology note: ASELSAN publishes two different headcount figures — a rounded parent-company emphasis in press releases (e.g. 2023 “passed 10,500”) versus the group total in the consolidated financials. The table below is based, wherever possible, on the consolidated/group scope; for precise year-end figures the HR section of the relevant year’s annual report is the reference.
Headcount by year
| Year (period-end) | Headcount | Scope | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ~8,100 | Group | Secondary (news) |
| 2020 | ~8,800 | Group | Secondary (limited verification) |
| 2021 | Unverified (~9,000 estimated) | — | To be confirmed from annual report |
| 2022 | ~10,950 | Consolidated | Secondary derivative |
| 2023 | passed 10,500 (parent) / ~11,550 (consolidated) | Mixed | ASELSAN PR + derivative |
| 2024 | ~12,226 | Consolidated | Derived from KAP financials |
Workforce profile (~2023–2024)
| Indicator | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Share of engineers | ~60% | Medium |
| Share of women employees | ~21% | Medium |
| Average age | ~34 | Medium (secondary) |
| Bachelor’s + master’s | ~67% | Low-medium (to be confirmed) |
| PhD | ~3% | Low-medium (to be confirmed) |
The exact percentages for the education breakdown and the average age are to be verified directly against the official annual/sustainability report.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many employees does ASELSAN have?
As of end-2024 it passed 12,000 (consolidated ~12,226).
How many of ASELSAN’s staff are engineers?
About 60% of the workforce are engineers; the company uses the phrase “the vast majority are engineers.”
What is the share of women employees at ASELSAN?
About 21%.
Is ASELSAN’s headcount growing?
Yes; it rose from ~8,100 in 2019 to over 12,000 in 2024.
Does this figure include group companies?
The 2024 figure is based on the consolidated (subsidiaries included) series; the parent-company figure is somewhat lower.
