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title: What is the typical size of a Scrum Team and why?
description: "The typical size of a [Scrum Team](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-team/) is ten or fewer people. This size is considered small enough to stay Agile and large enough to complete significant work within a Sprint. Smaller teams tend to communicate better and are generally…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-is-the-typical-size-of-a-scrum-team-and-why/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Accountabilities / Scrum Team
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# What is the typical size of a Scrum Team and why?

The typical size of a [Scrum Team](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-team/) is ten or fewer people. This size is considered small enough to stay Agile and large enough to complete significant work within a Sprint. Smaller teams tend to communicate better and are generally more productive due to reduced coordination complexity.

However, while small teams are desirable, they must also be large enough to encompass a diverse set of skills required to develop the product. This balance ensures that the team can operate independently and effectively without over-reliance on other teams.