China Bank Return on Equity (ROE) (2024)
China's Bank Return on Equity (ROE): 8.1 % of average capital, post-tax in 2024, -0.8pp YoY. IMF FSI (ROE_CFSI_PT), 2010–2024.
China (2024)
8.1
% of average capital, post-tax
-0.8pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.8pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
15
years of data
Data
| Year | % of average capital, post-tax | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.1 | -0.8pp |
| 2023 | 8.9 | -0.4pp |
| 2022 | 9.3 | -0.3pp |
| 2021 | 9.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2020 | 9.5 | -1.5pp |
| 2019 | 11 | -0.7pp |
| 2018 | 11.7 | -0.9pp |
| 2017 | 12.6 | -0.8pp |
| 2016 | 13.4 | -1.6pp |
| 2015 | 15 | -2.6pp |
| 2014 | 17.6 | -1.6pp |
| 2013 | 19.2 | -0.6pp |
| 2012 | 19.8 | -0.6pp |
| 2011 | 20.4 | +1.2pp |
| 2010 | 19.2 | n/a |
About this Dataset
China recorded 8.1 % of average capital, post-tax in 2024. The latest change was -0.8pp. Across 2010–2024 the series ranges from 8.1 % of average capital, post-tax in 2024 to 20.4 % of average capital, post-tax in 2011.
This page tracks the banking sector return on equity (ROE) in China. ROE is the primary profitability benchmark for bank equity investors and reflects the sector's ability to generate returns on shareholders' capital.
Data sourced from IMF Financial Soundness Indicators via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the banking sector return on equity (ROE) in China. ROE is the primary profitability benchmark for bank equity investors and reflects the sector's ability to generate returns on shareholders' capital. It is published by IMF Financial Soundness Indicators and updated annually.
The most recent observation covers 2024. IMF Financial Soundness Indicators typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2010–2024 (15 observations).
The series is at its lowest recorded level, 8.1 % of average capital, post-tax in 2024, down from a peak of 20.4 % of average capital, post-tax in 2011. The latest change was -0.8pp.