Bank Deposits Statistics in Germany (2026)
Germany recorded outstanding bank deposits of 33% of GDP in 2024, IMF Financial Access Survey data show. Up from 31.6% of GDP in 2023 to 33% of GDP in 2024 (+1.4 percentage points). Germany ranks #42 of 49 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #133 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 33% of GDP (2024)
- Bank Deposits in Germany as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.4 pp (2024)
- Up from 31.6% of GDP in 2023 to 33% of GDP in 2024 (+1.4 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 18.5% of GDP (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 18.5% of GDP in 2004 to 33% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2020)
- 33% of GDP (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 33% of GDP.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #42 of 49 (2024)
- Germany ranks 42 of 49 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #133 of 172 (2024)
- Germany ranks 133 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 60.3% of GDP (2024)
- Germany (33% of GDP) is below the average of 60.3% of GDP across the 49 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Internet use in Germany (2024)
- 93.5% (2024)
- 93.5% of the population in Germany used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 83.5 million (2024)
- Germany had a population of 83.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33% | +1.4 pp |
| 2023 | 31.6% | +0.4 pp |
| 2022 | 31.1% | −0.7 pp |
| 2021 | 31.8% | −1.2 pp |
| 2020 | 33% | +2.8 pp |
| 2019 | 30.2% | +0.4 pp |
| 2018 | 29.9% | +0.7 pp |
| 2017 | 29.2% | +0.7 pp |
| 2016 | 28.5% | +0.7 pp |
| 2015 | 27.8% | +0.4 pp |
| 2014 | 27.4% | +0.4 pp |
| 2013 | 27% | +0.3 pp |
| 2012 | 26.7% | +1.8 pp |
| 2011 | 24.9% | +0.2 pp |
| 2010 | 24.8% | −0.2 pp |
| 2009 | 24.9% | +2.1 pp |
| 2008 | 22.8% | +1.6 pp |
| 2007 | 21.2% | +1.6 pp |
| 2006 | 19.6% | +0.3 pp |
| 2005 | 19.3% | +0.7 pp |
| 2004 | 18.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for outstanding bank deposits in Germany?
Outstanding bank deposits in Germany stood at 33% of GDP in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How has bank deposits in Germany changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 18.5% of GDP in 2004 to 33% of GDP in 2024.
How does Germany compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Germany ranks 42 of 49 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 33% of GDP versus a regional average of 60.3% of GDP (latest values per country).
Where does Germany rank globally on bank deposits?
Germany ranks 133 of 172 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
OUTD_COMBANK.POGDP, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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