Central Bank of Cyprus reports financial data for April 2026

Data from the Central Bank of Cyprus shows a net decrease of €123.1 million in total bank deposits for April 2026, following a €426.8 million increase in March. Total deposits reached €57.6 billion, with the annual growth rate slowing to 4.5% from 5.6%. Deposits by Cyprus residents rose by €30.1 million, driven by a €122.6 million increase from households and €63 million from non-financial corporations, though other domestic sectors saw a decline of €155.5 million. Total loans grew by €40.5 million, significantly down from the €528.1 million increase recorded in March, bringing the total loan balance to €27.8 billion. The annual growth rate of total loans decelerated to 12% from 12.6%. Loans to Cyprus residents increased by €76.1 million overall, despite a €12.1 million decline in household borrowing. Conversely, non-financial corporations increased their borrowing by €71.7 million, while other domestic sectors recorded a €16.6 million rise in loans.