Portugal vs Switzerland: Bank capital to assets ratio
Bank capital to assets ratio over time
- Portugal
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 7.6% against 7.5% in Portugal, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Switzerland ahead.
Portugal ranks 105th and Switzerland ranks 104th of 147 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.9% | 5.0% | 0.2% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bank capital to assets ratio, Portugal or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 7.6% against 7.5% in Portugal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in bank capital to assets ratio between Portugal and Switzerland?
- 0.1%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Switzerland?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Portugal and Switzerland rank globally for bank capital to assets ratio?
- Portugal ranks 105th and Switzerland ranks 104th 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.