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Decline in Deposits and Increase in Loans in January

Published February 26, 2026, 17:11
Decline in Deposits and Increase in Loans in January

Total deposits decreased by €851.2 million in January 2026, while total loans increased by €76.4 million, according to data from the Central Bank of Cyprus. The net decrease in deposits contrasts with the net increase of €877.1 million recorded the previous month, in December 2025. The annual rate of change in deposits slowed to 5.3%, compared to 6.5% in December 2025, while the total balance of deposits reached €56.9 billion. The decrease came mainly from deposits by residents of Cyprus, with households showing an increase, but companies recording a significant decrease. Conversely, total loans increased by €76.4 million, with the annual rate of change reaching 11.2%, from 10.7% in December 2025. The total balance of loans amounted to €26.9 billion. The increase came mainly from loans to residents of Cyprus, especially loans to non-financial corporations, while loans to households remained stable. In summary, in January 2026 the Cypriot economy saw a shift from savings to lending, with deposits decreasing and loans increasing, possibly indicating increased economic activity and investment appetite.