China vs Iceland: Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans
Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans over time
- China
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 1.6% against 1.5% in China, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Iceland ahead.
China ranks 126th and Iceland ranks 123rd of 151 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 1.7% | 2.0% | 0.3% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans, China or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 1.6% against 1.5% in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans between China and Iceland?
- 0.1%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Iceland?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
- How do China and Iceland rank globally for bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans?
- China ranks 126th and Iceland ranks 123rd of 151 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The indicator measures the proportion of a deposit taker’s loan portfolio that is impaired or at risk of default. It is calculated as the ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs) to total gross loans, where NPLs are defined as loans that are past due by 90 days or more or are otherwise considered unlikely to be repaid in full without the realization of collateral. Both non-performing loans and total gross loans should be reported at their gross book value, without deducting for loan-loss provisions or collateral. This indicator provides a key measure of asset quality and potential credit risk in the banking system.