6. Total |
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2. Exxon Mobil |
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8. ING Group |
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4. BP |
9. Sinopec |
5. Chevron |
10. Toyota Motor |
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| Company | 2008 Number of Employees |
|---|---|
| Wal-Mart Stores | 2,100,000 |
| China National Petroleum | 1,618,393 |
| State Grid | 1,537,000 |
| Company | 2008 Profits ($ millions) |
|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil | $45,220 |
| Gazprom | $29,864 |
| Royal Dutch Shell | $26,277 |
FAQ and methodology
All companies on the list must publish financial data and report part or all of their figures to a government agency. In the U.S., private companies and cooperatives... More
