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Return on equity for the banking system in Germany 2008-2025
Between 2008 and 2025, the annual return on equity (ROE) of the banking industry in Germany experienced significant fluctuations, with its highest value reached in 2023. In 2025, the ROE stood at 6.38 percent, marking a slight increase 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 2, 2026). Annual return on equity (ROE) for the banking system in Germany from 2008 to 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 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 2025." Chart. July 2, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 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 2025 [Graph], ECB, July 2, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/810163/banking-system-return-on-equity-germany-europe-eu/
