Europe
The Countries Home to the Most Leading Banks
This chart, based on figures from Business Insider, reveals that, of the 50 leading banks in Europe, the largest amount (seven) are headquartered in Germany. In terms of total assets though, France is the clear frontrunner. Compared to Germany's €3,205 billion in 2017, France boasts an impressive €7,286 billion.
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This chart shows the number of leading banks headquartered in Europe and their total assets in 2017, by country.
European countries with the highest number of leading banks* in 2017
Leading German banks in Germany in 2017, by total assets (in billion euros)
Total assets of banks in the European Economic Area (EEA) as of December 2025, by country (in billion euros)
Leading 100 German banks in 2020 and 2021, based on total assets (in billion euros)
Leading banks in Europe from 2010 to 2024, by total assets (in billion euros)
Leading banks in France in 2019, by total assets (in billion euros)
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