How many people has Ericsson laid off?

Ericsson has laid off a total of 1,600 employees across 1 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in January 2026 and the most recent was in January 2026.

Is Ericsson still hiring?

While Ericsson has conducted layoffs, many large companies continue to hire in certain divisions even during restructuring periods. We recommend checking the Ericsson careers page directly and browsing our job board for current openings.

What should I do if I was laid off from Ericsson?

File for unemployment benefits immediately, review your severance agreement, and update your resume. Use our free Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume, check market rates with our Salary Calculator, and explore open positions on our job board. Networking with former colleagues is also valuable — many find new roles through referrals within 3-6 months.

Ericsson Layoffs

Ericsson has laid off 1,600 employees across 1 rounds since 2026.

1,600

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Jan 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

January 15, 2026

1,600 employees

Ericsson proposed cutting roughly 1,600 jobs in Sweden (plus ~300 in Spain) as global cost-and-efficiency measures continued amid softening 5G infrastructure demand.

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Ericsson Layoffs

Ericsson has laid off 1,600 employees across 1 rounds since 2026.

1,600

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Jan 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

January 15, 2026

1,600 employees

Ericsson proposed cutting roughly 1,600 jobs in Sweden (plus ~300 in Spain) as global cost-and-efficiency measures continued amid softening 5G infrastructure demand.

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Update Your Resume

Free ATS-optimized resume builder

Check Market Rates

Know your worth before negotiating

Browse Open Jobs

Thousands of active listings

Ericsson Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ericsson Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches