5-bank asset concentration in France
France: 5-bank asset concentration was 78.48 in 2021. ▲ Rising
5-bank asset concentration in France, 2000–2021
Source: Bankscope, Bureau van Dijk (BvD).
Analysis
The most recent figure for 5-bank asset concentration in France is 78.48, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 5-bank asset concentration in France peaked at 79.9 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 67.26, in 2002.
That places France 101st out of 151 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
5-bank asset concentration in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 68.36 | — |
| 2001 | 69.87 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 67.26 | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 68.69 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 71.58 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 73.9 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 74.83 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 76.34 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 74.99 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 78.69 | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 79.9 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 76.17 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 76.67 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 75.34 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 76.28 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 78.65 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 78.29 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 78 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 78.27 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 78.19 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 77.46 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 78.48 | +1.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 78.48 is below the median for high income countries, which is 89.27, 88% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- France's 78.48 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85.85, 91% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 72.45 | 67.26 | 78.69 | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.58 | 75.34 | 79.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.97 | 77.46 | 78.48 | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
More financial sector data for France
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 5-bank asset concentration in France?
- 5-bank asset concentration in France was 78.48 in 2021, according to Bankscope, Bureau van Dijk (BvD).
- What is the highest 5-bank asset concentration recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 79.9 in 2010.
- What is the lowest 5-bank asset concentration recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.26 in 2002.
- How does France rank for 5-bank asset concentration?
- France ranks 101st out of 151 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 5-bank asset concentration rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Bankscope, Bureau van Dijk (BvD), published as part of 5-bank asset concentration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Raw data are from Bankscope. (Sum(data2025) for five largest banks in Bankscope) / (Sum(data2025) for all banks in Bankscope). Only reported if number of banks in Bankscope is 5 or more. Calculated from underlying bank-by-bank unconsolidated data from Bankscope.