This survey is based on publications of the Deutsche Bundesbank , particularly its banking statistics and reports on the performance of German banks, and on figures provided by the employers' association representing the private banking sector in Germany.

In order to be able to interpret the data correctly, you should first take note of the following.

Business developments		Structural data
Banking density Overall situation By category of banks Employees International business Overall situation By category of banks Commercial banks Lending Overall situation By category of banks Commercial banks Deposits Savings deposits Overall situation By category of banks TOP 100 Banks		Balance sheet structure Overall situation By category of banks Commercial banks Cost and income structure Overall situation By category of banks Commercial banks Market shares By category of banks Commercial banks