As reported by The Guardian, citing data from the European Central Bank (ECB), over the past decade the total value of banknotes in circulation across European Union countries has grown from €1 trillion to €1.6 trillion.
The number of banknotes in circulation now exceeds 31 billion, compared with 24 billion in 2019. At the same time, the most popular banknote among Europeans in 2025 was the €50 denomination; the €100 note ranked second in terms of demand.
The number of banknotes in circulation now exceeds 31 billion, compared with 24 billion in 2019. At the same time, the most popular banknote among Europeans in 2025 was the €50 denomination; the €100 note ranked second in terms of demand.