According to a survey conducted among small and medium enterprise in selected EU countries in the second half of 2020, Finnish SMEs appeared to have the highest financing gap, amounting to approximately 280,000 euros, followed by Slovakian SMEs with 175,000 euros. By contrast, France and Austria had the lowest financing gap among SMEs. The financing gap was calculated as the difference between demanded and obtained loans.
Average financing gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in selected countries in the European Union in 2nd half 2020
(in thousand euros)
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European University Institute. (March 22, 2023). Average financing gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in selected countries in the European Union in 2nd half 2020 (in thousand euros) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418646/sme-financing-gap-eu-by-country/
European University Institute. "Average financing gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in selected countries in the European Union in 2nd half 2020 (in thousand euros)." Chart. March 22, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418646/sme-financing-gap-eu-by-country/
European University Institute. (2023). Average financing gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in selected countries in the European Union in 2nd half 2020 (in thousand euros). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418646/sme-financing-gap-eu-by-country/
European University Institute. "Average Financing Gap for Small and Medium Enterprises (Smes) in Selected Countries in The European Union in 2nd Half 2020 (in Thousand Euros)." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 Mar 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418646/sme-financing-gap-eu-by-country/
European University Institute, Average financing gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in selected countries in the European Union in 2nd half 2020 (in thousand euros) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418646/sme-financing-gap-eu-by-country/ (last visited November 21, 2024)
Average financing gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in selected countries in the European Union in 2nd half 2020 (in thousand euros) [Graph], European University Institute, March 22, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418646/sme-financing-gap-eu-by-country/