China vs South Africa: Bank capital to assets ratio
Bank capital to assets ratio over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7.8% against 7.8% in China, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
China ranks 102nd and South Africa ranks 100th of 147 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.2% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bank capital to assets ratio, China or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 7.8% against 7.8% in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bank capital to assets ratio between China and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2021.
- How do China and South Africa rank globally for bank capital to assets ratio?
- China ranks 102nd and South Africa ranks 100th 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.