Household savings rate falls by 0.2% in the eurozone in the second quarter

In the second quarter of 2026, household savings rates decreased in the euro area, EU, and Portugal, with declines of 0.2%, 0.3%, and 0.5% respectively. The euro area savings rate fell to 14.2%, while the EU rate dropped to 13.9%. Despite the decrease in savings, Portugal saw a 1.7% increase in gross disposable income and a 2.2% rise in individual consumption expenditure. Investment rates also declined slightly in the euro area and EU. Among EU member states, savings increased in four countries, notably Poland and the Czech Republic, while 11 countries experienced declines, with Finland showing the largest drop at 1.6%.