France vs Spain: Bank capital to assets ratio
Bank capital to assets ratio over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 5.7% against 5.6% in France, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
France ranks 137th and Spain ranks 134th of 147 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | Spain |
| 2020s | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bank capital to assets ratio, France or Spain?
- Spain, at 5.7% against 5.6% in France as of 2025.
- What is the difference in bank capital to assets ratio between France and Spain?
- 0.1%, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for bank capital to assets ratio?
- France ranks 137th and Spain ranks 134th 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.