Nintendo updated its employee data for Fiscal Year 2026 (April 2025–March 2026), reporting a measurable increase in permanent staff and a higher average tenure among employees.
The figures, published in the company’s regular disclosure of human resources information, show Nintendo’s global headcount rose from 5,630 in the previous year to 5,938 — an increase of more than 300 permanent staff.
The report also lists an average employee tenure of 14.6 years.
Key takeaways (Fiscal Year 2026: April 2025–March 2026)
- Total headcount: 5,938 (up from 5,630 the previous year)
- Average tenure: 14.6 years
Nintendo’s regional breakdown of permanent staff (men and women) and temporary staff for FY2026 is as follows:
- Nintendo Co., Ltd.
(Japan): Permanent men 2,348; Permanent women 736; Temporary men 44; Temporary women 32
- Nintendo of America: Permanent men 955; Permanent women 648; Temporary men 2; Temporary women 2
- Nintendo of Europe: Permanent men 671; Permanent women 480; Temporary men 36; Temporary women 45
- Nintendo Australia: Permanent men 47; Permanent women 53; Temporary men 4; Temporary women 6
Rewritten staff-change statement
Nintendo’s disclosure can be summarized in journalistic terms: the company added more than 300 permanent employees during the fiscal year ending March 2026, raising total global staff to 5,938 and increasing the companywide average tenure to 14.6 years.
Turnover rates and regional movement
Nintendo’s report also includes employee turnover rates by region.
The data shows turnover fell in most regions compared with the previous year, with the exception of a marginal increase in Japan.
Reported turnover rates for FY2026 are:
- Japan: 2.3%
- North America: 4.0%
- Europe: 5.7%
- Australia: 16.2%
Context for readers
These workforce figures provide a snapshot of Nintendo’s global human resources footprint across its corporate operations and regional subsidiaries, which support both hardware lines such as Nintendo Switch and digital services including the Nintendo eShop and announcements delivered via Nintendo Direct.
The company’s year-over-year headcount growth and long average tenure reflect its ongoing staffing profile through April 2025–March 2026.
Sources
All figures are drawn from Nintendo’s published employee data for Fiscal Year 2026 covering April 2025 to March 2026.
The figures, published in the company’s regular disclosure of human resources information, show Nintendo’s global headcount rose from 5,630 in the previous year to 5,938 — an increase of more than 300 permanent staff.
The report also lists an average employee tenure of 14.6 years.
Key takeaways (Fiscal Year 2026: April 2025–March 2026)
- Total headcount: 5,938 (up from 5,630 the previous year)
- Average tenure: 14.6 years
Nintendo’s regional breakdown of permanent staff (men and women) and temporary staff for FY2026 is as follows:
- Nintendo Co., Ltd.
(Japan): Permanent men 2,348; Permanent women 736; Temporary men 44; Temporary women 32
- Nintendo of America: Permanent men 955; Permanent women 648; Temporary men 2; Temporary women 2
- Nintendo of Europe: Permanent men 671; Permanent women 480; Temporary men 36; Temporary women 45
- Nintendo Australia: Permanent men 47; Permanent women 53; Temporary men 4; Temporary women 6
Rewritten staff-change statement
Nintendo’s disclosure can be summarized in journalistic terms: the company added more than 300 permanent employees during the fiscal year ending March 2026, raising total global staff to 5,938 and increasing the companywide average tenure to 14.6 years.
Turnover rates and regional movement
Nintendo’s report also includes employee turnover rates by region.
The data shows turnover fell in most regions compared with the previous year, with the exception of a marginal increase in Japan.
Reported turnover rates for FY2026 are:
- Japan: 2.3%
- North America: 4.0%
- Europe: 5.7%
- Australia: 16.2%
Context for readers
These workforce figures provide a snapshot of Nintendo’s global human resources footprint across its corporate operations and regional subsidiaries, which support both hardware lines such as Nintendo Switch and digital services including the Nintendo eShop and announcements delivered via Nintendo Direct.
The company’s year-over-year headcount growth and long average tenure reflect its ongoing staffing profile through April 2025–March 2026.
Sources
All figures are drawn from Nintendo’s published employee data for Fiscal Year 2026 covering April 2025 to March 2026.