In 2023, the number of employees of APB Members totaled 43,475, representing around 1% of the country's employed population.
The female gender already represents more than 50% of the total number of employees of APB Members and the average age of employees stands at 50.1 years and there was once again an increase in the weight of employees with higher education and of the representation of the older age groups (aged 45 or over).
The investment in training increased 10.8% totaling 18.5 million euros. In 2023, this figure corresponded to an average cost per trainee of 417 euros, vis-à-vis 382 euros in the previous year.
The Member branch network consisted of 3,245 branches (less 36 branches than the previous year). As a result of the restructuring processes that have been implemented, the sector has significantly downsized its operating structures. However, productivity in terms of assets generated per branch and assets per employee continues to be lower than the Euro Area average.