ECB publishes consolidated banking data for end-March 2026
The European Central Bank has released consolidated banking data for the EU banking sector as of March 2026, covering 335 groups and 2,284 institutions, representing nearly 100% of the sector’s balance sheet.
The European Central Bank (ECB) published its consolidated banking data for the EU banking system as of 31 March 2026, compiled on a group consolidated basis. The dataset includes 335 banking groups and 2,284 stand-alone credit institutions, non-EU controlled subsidiaries, and branches, accounting for nearly the entire EU banking sector’s balance sheet. The data provide a quarterly snapshot of key indicators such as profitability, liquidity, asset quality, and capital adequacy, supporting analysis of the sector’s financial health.
The dataset covers a wide range of indicators, including profitability ratios, balance sheet composition, liquidity and funding metrics, asset quality, and capital adequacy measures. Reporters generally follow International Financial Reporting Standards and the European Banking Authority’s supervisory reporting standards, though some smaller institutions may use national accounting standards. Aggregates may therefore include data based on national standards where applicable.
The ECB noted that Denmark’s Q4 2025 data was used as a proxy for Q1 2026 in EU aggregates due to the unavailability of the latest figures at the time of publication. The dataset also includes minor revisions to historical data. The indicators are defined using standardised metrics, such as the ratio of non-performing loans to total loans and the Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio.
The consolidated banking data is intended to support supervisory oversight, financial stability assessments, and policy analysis within the EU. The ECB has made the dataset publicly available, with reproduction permitted provided the source is acknowledged. Media inquiries can be directed to the ECB’s press office for further details.