Attrition Rate Calculator
Calculate employee attrition rate and analyze workforce retention metrics
Calculate Attrition Rate
Select the time period for attrition calculation
Number of employees at the beginning of the period
Number of employees at the end of the period
Total number of employees who left during the period (resignations, terminations, retirements, etc.)
Attrition Analysis Results
Example Calculation
Company XYZ Annual Attrition
Period: January 1 - December 31, 2024
Employees at Start: 150 employees
Employees at End: 180 employees
Employees Left: 25 employees
Calculation Steps
1. Average Employees = (150 + 180) ÷ 2 = 165 employees
2. Attrition Rate = 25 ÷ 165 × 100% = 15.2%
3. Retention Rate = (150 - 25) ÷ 150 × 100% = 83.3%
Result: 15.2% annual attrition rate
Industry Benchmarks
*Annual attrition rates by industry (2024 averages)
Attrition Rate Guidelines
0-10%
Excellent retention
Strong company culture
10-15%
Acceptable range
Monitor trends
15%+
Needs attention
Review retention strategies
Key Concepts
Attrition Rate
Percentage of employees who leave
Retention Rate
Percentage of employees who stay
Growth Rate
Net change in workforce size
Average Employees
Mean workforce during period
Understanding Employee Attrition Rate
What is Attrition?
Employee attrition refers to the departure of employees from an organization, whether voluntary (resignations) or involuntary (terminations, layoffs). It's a critical HR metric that helps organizations understand workforce stability and retention effectiveness.
Why Track Attrition?
- •Measure workforce stability
- •Identify retention issues early
- •Calculate recruitment costs
- •Benchmark against industry standards
Types of Attrition
Voluntary Attrition
Employees choose to leave (resignations, retirements)
Involuntary Attrition
Company-initiated departures (terminations, layoffs)
Unavoidable Attrition
Circumstances beyond control (death, disability)
Cost Impact
- • Recruitment and hiring costs
- • Training and onboarding expenses
- • Lost productivity during transition
- • Knowledge and relationship losses