South Africa Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (2024)
South Africa's Bank Capital to Assets Ratio: 7.8 % (Tier 1 capital / total assets) in 2024, unchanged YoY. World Bank (FB.BNK.CAPA.ZS), 2008–2024.
South Africa (2024)
7.8
% (Tier 1 capital / total assets)
unchanged YoY
YoY Change
unchanged
percentage points
Trend
neutral
Series length
17
years of data
Data
| Year | % (Tier 1 capital / total assets) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.8 | unchanged |
| 2023 | 7.8 | +0.2pp |
| 2022 | 7.6 | -0.5pp |
| 2021 | 8.1 | +0.5pp |
| 2020 | 7.6 | -0.4pp |
| 2019 | 8 | +0.1pp |
| 2018 | 7.9 | -0.3pp |
| 2017 | 8.2 | +0.6pp |
| 2016 | 7.6 | +0.5pp |
| 2015 | 7.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2014 | 7.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2013 | 7.6 | +0.2pp |
| 2012 | 7.4 | +0.6pp |
| 2011 | 6.8 | unchanged |
| 2010 | 6.8 | +0.6pp |
| 2009 | 6.2 | +0.7pp |
| 2008 | 5.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 7.8 % (Tier 1 capital / total assets) in 2024. That is unchanged on the previous period. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 5.5 in 2008 to 8.2 in 2017.
This page tracks the Tier 1 bank capital-to-total-assets ratio in South Africa from 2000 to present. This leverage-based solvency measure shows buffer against unexpected losses.
Data sourced from World Bank via Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the Tier 1 bank capital-to-total-assets ratio in South Africa from 2000 to present. This leverage-based solvency measure shows buffer against unexpected losses. It is published by World Bank and updated annually.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2008–2024 (17 observations).
The series peaked at 8.2 % (Tier 1 capital / total assets) in 2017 and reached its lowest recorded value of 5.5 in 2008. The latest reading of 7.8 in 2024 is unchanged on the previous period.