Kuwait—Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%)
Kuwait's bank capital to assets ratio (%) was 12.1% in 2023, ranking #36 out of 151 countries. This represents a -4.6% change from 2022. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 12.7% (2022) and the lowest was 9.9% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.1% | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 12.7% | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 12.2% | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 11.8% | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 11.2% | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 11.6% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 11.4% | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 11.5% | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 10.8% | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 10.3% | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 11.1% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 11.0% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 11.3% | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 11.5% | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 10.2% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 9.9% | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 10.9% |
Top Countries — Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tajikistan | 20.9% | 2021 |
| 2 | Argentina | 19.7% | 2025 |
| 3 | Maldives | 17.4% | 2025 |
| 4 | Sao Tome and Principe | 16.7% | 2025 |
| 5 | Uganda | 15.5% | 2023 |
| 6 | Georgia | 15.2% | 2025 |
| 7 | Tonga | 15.1% | 2025 |
| 8 | Kazakhstan | 14.5% | 2025 |
| 9 | Solomon Islands | 14.5% | 2024 |
| 10 | Cambodia | 14.4% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
The indicator is a measure of capital adequacy that evaluates the financial strength of deposit takers by comparing Tier 1 capital to total assets. Tier 1 capital, often referred to as core capital, includes the most stable and readily available forms of capital, such as common equity, disclosed reserves, retained earnings, and certain other instruments that meet regulatory requirements under the Basel framework. This capital is considered the highest quality because it is fully available to cover losses and does not need to be repaid.
Methodology
Data compiled by Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF), uri: https://data.imf.org/en/datasets/IMF:EXTERNAL_DATASET_CARDS/IMF.STA:LFSI.