Average personal loan in Ireland is €10,253 as value of drawdowns almost €2.9bn

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland says there were 272,980 personal loans drawn down in 2025
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI)

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI)

Thu, 07 May, 2026 - 00:10
Martin Claffey

The value of personal loans in Ireland has risen by 19% and is now at a record €2.9bn, according to the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI).

There were 272,980 personal loans drawn down in 2025, BPFI said on Thursday, including car, home improvement, and green loans.

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