This chart reflects GE’s strong U.S. industrial base, robust European operations, and expanding presence in Asia-Pacific. 

General Electric Global Employment Breakdown

GE’s workforce totals approximately 170,000 employees, distributed across regions as follows:

•  United States: 85,000 employees (50%)

•  Europe: 42,500 employees (25%)

•  Asia-Pacific: 34,000 employees (20%)

•  Rest of World: 8,500 employees (5%)

This reflects GE’s strategic push to localize clean energy production, revitalize domestic manufacturing, and expand its aviation and healthcare footprint—driven by federal incentives and global supply chain recalibration. 

GE Reshored Jobs Distribution (August 2025)

General Electric added an estimated 27,000 jobs through reshoring efforts, distributed as follows:

•  Energy & Grid Infrastructure (GE Vernova): 13,500 jobs (50%)

•  Manufacturing (turbines, medical devices, aviation components): 6,750 jobs (25%)

•  Engineering & R&D: 2,700 jobs (10%)

•  Supply Chain & Logistics: 2,025 jobs (7.5%)

•  Skilled Trades & Support Services: 2,025 jobs (7.5%)