Employment in the banking industry in Spain 2004-2023
The number of employees in the Spanish banking sector decreased sharply between 2008 and 2023, though 2023 marked the first year during the observed period when employment in the sector increased. In 2008, there were more than 278,000 employees in the banking industry. This number dropped gradually, reaching 162,740 employees in 2022. In 2023, employment rose to exceed 166,000 workers.