Greece vs South Africa: Bank capital to assets ratio
Bank capital to assets ratio over time
- Greece
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7.8% against 7.6% in Greece, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2008 it was South Africa ahead.
Greece ranks 103rd and South Africa ranks 100th of 147 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Greece averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Greece | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 7.8% | 7.5% | 0.4% | Greece |
| 2020s | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bank capital to assets ratio, Greece or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 7.8% against 7.6% in Greece as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bank capital to assets ratio between Greece and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Greece and South Africa rank globally for bank capital to assets ratio?
- Greece ranks 103rd 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.