Belgium vs Netherlands: Bank capital to assets ratio
Bank capital to assets ratio over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 6.0% against 5.9% in Belgium, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 130th and Netherlands ranks 127th of 147 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 2 and Netherlands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% | Belgium |
| 2010s | 5.7% | 5.0% | 0.7% | Belgium |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 6.0% | 0.1% | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bank capital to assets ratio, Belgium or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 6.0% against 5.9% in Belgium as of 2025.
- What is the difference in bank capital to assets ratio between Belgium and Netherlands?
- 0.1%, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for bank capital to assets ratio?
- Belgium ranks 130th and Netherlands ranks 127th of 147 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Bank capital to assets ratio (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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.