Singapore—Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%)
Singapore's bank capital to assets ratio (%) was 8.2% in 2019, ranking #80 out of 146 countries. This represents a +2.5% change from 2018. Over the past 12 years, the highest recorded value was 9.1% (2010) and the lowest was 7.9% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.2% | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 8.0% | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 8.4% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 8.5% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 8.3% | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 7.9% | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7.9% | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 8.5% | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 8.0% | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 9.1% | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 9.1% | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 7.9% |
Top Countries — Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican Republic | 47.9% | 2023 |
| 2 | Tajikistan | 20.9% | 2021 |
| 3 | Maldives | 19.1% | 2023 |
| 4 | Argentina | 18.3% | 2023 |
| 5 | Tonga | 15.6% | 2023 |
| 6 | Uganda | 15.5% | 2023 |
| 7 | Cambodia | 15.2% | 2023 |
| 8 | Georgia | 15.2% | 2023 |
| 9 | Solomon Islands | 13.9% | 2023 |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 13.7% | 2023 |
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.