In numbers
- Family businesses in Catalonia account for 88.3% of all private sector companies, contribute 69% of Gross Value Added (GVA) and generate 76% of private sector jobs.
- Family businesses provide more employment for the same level of sales than other companies. For every million in turnover, 9 jobs are maintained.
- The second generation has a greater presence, both in ownership and management.
- The average number of employees in a family business is 45.
- Around 5% of family businesses are a hundred years old.
- 80% of sales occur nationally.
- Exports represent 20% of sales. Europe is their principal international market.
- 74% of entrepreneurs believe that their family model is an element that boosts their competitiveness
88,3%
of Catalan companies are family businesses
69%
of Gross Value Added (GVA) contributed
76%
of private sector jobs generated
1M>9
For each million in turnover, 9 jobs
45
workers on average
5%
companies a hundred years old
80%
national sales
20%
sales in the European market
74%
of entrepreneurs believe that the family model boosts their competitiveness