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Return on equity for the banking system in Germany 2008-2024
Between 2008 and 2024, the annual return on equity (ROE) of the banking industry in Germany experienced significant fluctuations, with its highest value reached in 2023. In 2024, the ROE stood at 5.57 percent, marking a slight decrease when compared to the previous year. In contrast, the lowest ratio was reported in 2008, at a negative 9.8 percent.
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ECB. (July 3, 2025). Annual return on equity (ROE) for the banking system in Germany from 2008 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/810163/banking-system-return-on-equity-germany-europe-eu/
ECB. "Annual return on equity (ROE) for the banking system in Germany from 2008 to 2024." Chart. July 3, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/810163/banking-system-return-on-equity-germany-europe-eu/
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Annual return on equity (ROE) for the banking system in Germany from 2008 to 2024 [Graph], ECB, July 3, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/810163/banking-system-return-on-equity-germany-europe-eu/
