12. Employee benefits expense
Employee benefits expense comprised the following:
Employee benefits expense | T081 | |
|---|---|---|
in EUR thousands | 2023 | 2022 |
Wages and salaries and other benefits | -263,886 | -252,397 |
Social security costs | -44,919 | -44,069 |
Pension costs - defined contribution plans | -11,933 | -11,433 |
Pension costs - defined benefit plans | -1,012 | -1,458 |
-321,750 | -309,357 |
In 2023, the average headcount was 6,094 (2022: 6,233).
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