Total loans in March 2026 recorded a net increase of €528.1 million, according to data published on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus. In comparison, in February 2026 a net increase of €326.2 was recorded.

The annual growth rate of total loans stood at 12.6%, compared with 12.3% in February 2026. The outstanding amount of total loans reached €27.9 billion in March 2026.

Loans to Cyprus residents exhibited an increase of €72.3 million. More analytically, loans to households and non-financial corporations increased by €52.3 million and €37.3 million respectively.

Loans to the remaining domestic sectors exhibited a total decrease of €17.3 million.

At the same time, total deposits in March 2026 also recorded a net increase of €426.8 million, compared with a net increase of €202.2 million in February 2026.

The annual growth rate of total deposits stood at 5.6%, compared with 4.7% in February 2026.

The outstanding amount of total deposits reached €57.8 billion in March 2026.

Deposits of Cyprus residents observed an increase of €344.1 million.

Households’ deposits decreased by €138.1 million, while deposits of non-financial corporations recorded an increase of €158.3 million.

Deposits of the remaining domestic sectors recorded a total increase of €323.9 million.

CNA/MCH/EPH/2026

ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY