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Ethiopia: Bank of Abyssinia Deposits Surpass 300 Billion Birr

Jan 29, 2026
Ethiopia: Bank of Abyssinia Deposits Surpass 300 Billion Birr


  • Bank of Abyssinia’s total deposits exceeded 300 billion birr in early 2025/26. 

  • At end of 2024/25, deposits were 243.2 billion birr

  • Total assets stood at 286.2 billion birr as of June 30, 2025. 

  • Net profit was 7.3 billion birr in FY 2024/25. 

  • Customers numbered over 11.6 million as of 2025. 

Why it matters:

Bank of Abyssinia’s deposit milestone reflects strong liquidity growth and deposit mobilization in Ethiopia’s banking sector. Rising deposits and assets position the bank competitively among private lenders and signal expanding financial intermediation.