Olympus can look back on a multitude of extraordinary achievements thanks to the commitment and passion of our employees to provide an innovative product portfolio that makes people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. Whether it's awards, patents, or employees - these facts shape Olympus and our more than 100 years of history.

31,557 employees
work for Olympus worldwide.1

TOP 100 Global Innovator
From 2012 to 2020, and in 2022, Olympus was recognized as one of the top 100 most innovative companies in the world.

¥737.1bn
Total Medical Revenue FY2022
Medical Business occupies the largest part of our revenue1

70% of
Olympus R&D expenditures are dedicated to the medical business.4

Olympus is the leader in gastrointestinal endoscopic equipment with
70% global market share.2

Olympus holds approximately
17,000 patents across its product portfolio.1

100 Diseases or Conditions Treated
At Olympus we have versatile medical devices with the ability to treat approximately 100 diseases or conditions.3

291 awards
Since 1966, Olympus has been consistently honored with national and international design awards for its innovative product designs.1

Yasuo Takeuchi
is Olympus' 17th President.

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