Bank credit and deposits: May 2026
29/06/2026 - Press Releases
- The annual growth rate of total credit extended to the domestic economy increased to 4.6% in May 2026 from 3.9% in the previous month.
- The annual growth rate of total deposits increased to 8.1% in May 2026 from 6.4% in the previous month.
- Deposits placed by the private sector increased by €5,313 million in May 2026, compared with a decrease of €66 million in the previous month.
I. Credit to the domestic economy
Τhe monthly net flow of total bank credit was positive by €1,644 million in May 2026, compared with a negative net flow of €1,081 million in the previous month.
Ι.1 Credit to the general government
In May 2026, the monthly net flow of bank credit to the general government was positive by €329 million, compared with a positive net flow of €135 million in the previous month; the annual growth rate stood at 0.0% from -0.7% in the previous month.
Ι.2 Credit to the private sector
In May 2026, the annual growth rate of bank credit to the private sector increased to 7.4% from 6.8% in the previous month. The monthly net flow of credit was positive by €1,315 million, compared with a negative net flow of €1,216 million in the previous month.
Ι.2.1 Credit to corporations
In May 2026, the monthly net flow of bank credit to corporations was positive by €1,285 million, compared with a negative net flow of €1,150 million in the previous month, while the annual growth rate increased to 9.8% from 8.8% in the previous month. In particular, the annual growth rate of credit to non-financial corporations (NFCs) increased to 9.8% from 9.5% in the previous month; the monthly net flow was positive by €427 million, compared with a negative net flow of €731 million in the previous month. The annual growth rate of credit to insurance corporations and other financial intermediaries increased to 9.2% from 2.8% in the previous month; the monthly net flow was positive by €858 million, compared with a negative net flow of €419 million in the previous month.
Ι.2.2 Credit to sole proprietors and unincorporated partnerships
In May 2026, the monthly net flow of bank credit to sole proprietors and unincorporated partnerships was negative by €9 million, compared with a negative net flow of €54 million in the previous month; the annual growth rate stood at -2.0%, unchanged from the previous month.
Ι.2.3 Credit to individuals and private non-profit institutions
In May 2026, the monthly net flow of bank credit to individuals and private non-profit institutions was positive by €39 million, compared with a negative net flow of €13 million in the previous month; the annual growth rate stood at 2.7%, unchanged from the previous month.
II. Deposits by the domestic economy with the domestic credit institutions
In May 2026, the monthly net flow of total deposits was positive by €5,063 million, compared with a negative net flow of €34 million in the previous month.
ΙΙ.1 Deposits placed by the general government
In May 2026, deposits placed by the general government decreased by €249 million, compared with an increase of €32 million in the previous month; the annual growth rate decreased to 14.6% from 22.5% in the previous month.
ΙΙ.2 Deposits placed by the private sector
In May 2026, deposits placed by the private sector increased by €5,313 million, compared with a decrease of €66 million in the previous month; the annual growth rate increased to 7.8% from 5.8% in the previous month.
ΙΙ.2.1 Corporate deposits
In May 2026, corporate deposits increased by €4,973 million, compared with a decrease of €935 million in the previous month; the annual growth rate increased to 18.7% from 10.8% in the previous month. In particular, deposits from NFCs increased by €4.582 million, against a decrease of €1,075 million in the previous month. Deposits placed by insurance corporations and other financial intermediaries increased by €390 million, compared with an increase of €139 million in the previous month.
ΙΙ.2.2 Deposits placed by households and private non-profit institutions
In May 2026, deposits placed by households and private non-profit institutions increased by €340 million, compared with an increase of €869 million in the previous month; the annual growth rate stood at 4.1%, unchanged from the previous month.
Notes:
1. The general government includes central government, local government and social security funds.
2. Deposits include repos.
3. The Bank of Greece is not included in domestic credit institutions.
Related information:
The next Press Release on “Bank credit and deposits” for June 2026 will be published on 27 July 2026, in accordance with the Advance release calendar, published on the Bank of Greece website.
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