Deposits and loans in Cyprus both recorded net increases in August 2026, according to data published on Friday by the Central Bank of Cyprus.
Total deposits rose by €171.5m during the month. This was down from a net increase of €562.3m in July. The annual growth rate for deposits was 6.5%, up from 6.2% in July. The total deposit balance stood at €59.3bn. Deposits held by Cyprus residents rose by €175.3m.
Deposits from non-financial companies increased by €60.2m. Household deposits fell by €1.9m. Deposits from other domestic sectors rose by a combined €117m.
Total loans rose by €114.6m in August, compared with a net decrease of €68.7m in July. The annual growth rate for total loans was 11.8%, up from 11.1% in July. The total loan balance stood at €28.5bn. Loans to Cyprus residents rose by €36.5m.
Loans to households rose by €12.6m. Loans to non-financial companies rose by €32.4m. Loans to other domestic sectors fell by €8.5m.
