Average number of employees per geographical area
| Business Area | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 19,026 | 18,728 | 19,216 | 18,325 | 18,084 |
| North America | 8,383 | 6,752 | 11,287 | 13,325 | 14,678 |
| Latin America | 15,852 | 14,113 | 10,230 | 10,360 | 10,787 |
| Asia Pacfic, Middle East and Africa | 8,329 | 7,951 | 7,919 | 7,829 | 7,812 |
Total | 51,590 | 47,543 | 48,652 | 49,839 | 51,361 |
This table encompasses the total Group and differs from year-end number since it's the average over the year.