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Attrition Rate Calculator

Calculate your company's attrition rate using the standard formula: (Employees who left) / (Average number of employees) × 100%

Employee Metrics

Employees at Start

Number of employees at the beginning of the period

Employees at End

Number of employees at the end of the period

Employees Who Left

Number of employees who left during the period

How It's Calculated

1. Calculate average number of employees:

Average = (Employees at Start + Employees at End) / 2

2. Calculate attrition rate:

Attrition Rate = (Employees Who Left / Average) × 100%

Attrition Analysis

Average Employees: 0

Attrition Rate: 0%

Net Change: 0

Attrition Status: -

Industry Insights

Industry Average

10-15% annual attrition is typical

Healthy Range

5-10% indicates good retention

Warning Signs

Above 20% needs attention

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How do you calculate attrition rate?

Attrition rate is calculated by dividing the number of employees who left by the average number of employees, then multiplying by 100. Formula: Attrition Rate = (Number of Departures ÷ Average Employees) × 100. For example, if 10 employees left from an average workforce of 100, the attrition rate is 10%.

What does 80% attrition rate mean?

An 80% attrition rate means 80% of employees left the organization during a specific period, typically one year. This is extremely high and indicates serious retention problems. Most industries consider anything above 20-30% as high attrition requiring immediate attention to workplace culture, compensation, or management practices.

What does 25% attrition rate mean?

A 25% attrition rate means one in four employees left during the measurement period. While this varies by industry, 25% is generally considered high for most sectors. Technology companies average 15-20%, while retail and hospitality may see 30-50%. This level suggests retention strategies need improvement.

Is 20% attrition bad?

20% attrition is moderately high and may indicate retention issues depending on your industry. Technology and professional services typically target 10-15%, while customer service and retail might accept 20-25%. Voluntary vs. involuntary departures matter—high voluntary attrition suggests workplace problems requiring immediate attention.

What factors contribute to high attrition rates?

High attrition results from poor management, inadequate compensation, limited growth opportunities, work-life imbalance, toxic workplace culture, lack of recognition, insufficient training, and misaligned expectations. External factors include economic conditions, industry competition for talent, and better opportunities elsewhere. Regular employee feedback helps identify specific causes.

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