The National Bank of Denmark published banking statistics showing that private customers residing in Denmark increased their bank deposits by DKK 67 billion (5.6%) in 2025, taking total deposits to a record DKK 1,262 billion at year-end, equivalent to DKK 258,000 per adult. The release notes that deposits are unevenly distributed, with the typical depositor holding significantly less than the average. Growth was driven by ordinary sight deposits, which rose by DKK 74 billion, while fixed-term deposits declined by just over DKK 7 billion overall. Within fixed-term deposits, those invested through pooled investment schemes increased by DKK 6.3 billion due to positive returns, while non-invested fixed-term deposits fell by DKK 13.6 billion; fixed-term deposits represented 29% of total deposits. The figures cover end-period deposits across all currencies for the private-customer sector (sector 1430: employees, pensioners, etc.).
National Bank of Denmark 2026-01-28
National Bank of Denmark reports private customers’ bank deposits rose 5.6% to a record DKK 1,262 billion in 2025
The National Bank of Denmark reported a 5.6% increase in private customer bank deposits in 2025, totaling DKK 1,262 billion, with ordinary sight deposits rising by DKK 74 billion and fixed-term deposits declining by DKK 7 billion. The statistics highlight uneven distribution among depositors, with fixed-term deposits accounting for 29% of total deposits.