Increase of €877 Million in Deposits and €587 Million in Loans in December

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Deposit and loan growth reflects seasonal trends and strong household activity

 

According to the latest figures from the Central Bank of Cyprus, total deposits in December 2025 rose by €877.1 million, up from a €330.8 million increase in November. Seasonal factors contributed to the December growth. On an annual basis, total deposits grew by 6.5%, slightly below November’s 6.7%, reaching a balance of €58.7 billion.

Deposits by Cyprus residents increased by €948.3 million. Household deposits rose by €622.3 million, while non-financial corporations added €51.2 million. Deposits from other domestic sectors contributed a further €274.8 million.

Total loans also saw significant growth, rising by €587.2 million in December, compared with a €71.5 million increase in November. Annual growth of total loans reached 10.7%, up from 10.5% the previous month, with the overall loan balance at €27.1 billion.

Loans to Cyprus residents increased by €250.5 million. Loans to households grew by €113.0 million, and loans to non-financial corporations rose by €150.1 million. Loans to other domestic sectors decreased slightly, by €12.6 million.