Mercado Libre
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mercado Libre is Latin America's leading e-commerce technology company. Through its primary platforms, MercadoLibre.com and MercadoPago.com, it provides solutions to individuals and companies buying, selling, advertising, and paying for goods online. Mercado Libe serves millions of users and creates a market for a wide variety of goods and services in an easy, safe and efficient way. MercadoLibre maintains a leadership position in 18 Latin American countries. The Company listed on Nasdaq (NASDAQ: MELI) following its initial public offering in 2007.
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Headcount trend
Mercado Libre went from 14,006 employees in Nov 2022 to 19,045 in Oct 2024. Last 6 months: 1,595 people joined, 400 left.
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Layoffs
Details116 roles cut in the last 12 months.
- Jan 2026 · 116 roles · Buenos Aires, Brazil
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Mercado Libre FAQ
How many employees does Mercado Libre have?
Mercado Libre has about 19,045 employees, up 2.1% over the last 3 months (as of Oct 2024).
Has Mercado Libre had layoffs in 2026?
Yes. Mercado Libre has reported 116 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Jan 12, 2026.
What is Mercado Libre's revenue per employee?
Mercado Libre makes about $44K in revenue per employee, based on $844.4M annual revenue and 19,045 employees.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Nov 2025.
