South Africa Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (2021)
South Africa's Bank Capital to Assets Ratio: 8.1 % (Tier 1 capital / total assets) in 2021, +0.5pp YoY. World Bank (FB.BNK.CAPA.ZS), 2000–2021.
South Africa (2021)
8.1
% (Tier 1 capital / total assets)
+0.5pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.5pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
14
years of data
Data
| Year | % (Tier 1 capital / total assets) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.7 | +0.5pp |
| 2015 | 7.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2014 | 7.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2013 | 7.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2012 | 7.4 | +0.6pp |
| 2011 | 6.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2010 | 6.8 | +0.6pp |
| 2009 | 6.2 | +0.8pp |
| 2008 | 5.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 8.1 % (Tier 1 capital / total assets) in 2021. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.5pp. The historical series (2000–2021) shows a peak of 8.2 in 2017 and a trough of 5.5 in 2008.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa bank capital to assets ratio in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 2000–2021 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2021. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
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 8.1 in 2021 represents a year-on-year change of +0.5pp.