Cypriot banking sector data for April 2026

According to the Central Bank of Cyprus, total bank deposits in the country decreased by €123.1 million in April 2026, a reversal from the €426.8 million increase recorded in March. Total deposits reached €57.6 billion, with an annual growth rate slowing to 4.5% from 5.6%. While deposits from Cypriot residents rose by €30.1 million, driven by household increases of €122.6 million and non-financial corporations at €63 million, these gains were countered by a €155.5 million decline in other domestic sectors. Lending activity continued to grow but at a significantly slower pace, with total loans increasing by €40.5 million compared to €528.1 million in March. The total loan balance reached €27.8 billion, with the annual growth rate easing to 12% from 12.6%. Domestic lending showed mixed results, as loans to households fell by €12.1 million while loans to non-financial corporations rose by €71.7 million. Loans to other domestic sectors increased by €16.6 million.