Bank Capital Adequacy Statistics in Canada (2026)
In 2023, the bank capital to assets ratio in Canada stood at 4.7% of assets, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 4.9% in 2022 to 4.7% in 2023 (−0.1 percentage points). Canada ranks #2 of 2 economies in North America on this measure, and #139 of 143 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 4.7% (2023)
- Bank Capital Adequacy in Canada as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −0.1 pp (2023)
- Down from 4.9% in 2022 to 4.7% in 2023 (−0.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2005)
- 4.5% (2005)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 4.5% in 2005 to 4.7% in 2023.
- Peak value (2011)
- 4.9% (2011)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 4.7%.
- Rank in North America
- #2 of 2 (2023)
- Canada ranks 2 of 2 countries in North America with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #139 of 143 (2023)
- Canada ranks 139 of 143 countries with data globally.
- North America average
- 6.7% (2023)
- Canada (4.7%) is below the average of 6.7% across the 2 countries in North America with data.
- Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) (2023)
- 0.5% (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Canada (2024)
- 94.4% (2024)
- 94.4% of the population in Canada used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 41.3 million (2024)
- Canada had a population of 41.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2005–2023
| Year | % of assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.7% | −0.1 pp |
| 2022 | 4.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 2021 | 4.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 2020 | 4.6% | −0.1 pp |
| 2019 | 4.7% | −0.1 pp |
| 2018 | 4.8% | −0.0 pp |
| 2017 | 4.8% | +0.1 pp |
| 2016 | 4.7% | +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 4.6% | +0.1 pp |
| 2014 | 4.5% | +0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 4.3% | −0.3 pp |
| 2012 | 4.6% | −0.3 pp |
| 2011 | 4.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 4.8% | +0.0 pp |
| 2009 | 4.8% | +0.7 pp |
| 2008 | 4% | −0.2 pp |
| 2007 | 4.2% | −0.4 pp |
| 2006 | 4.6% | +0.1 pp |
| 2005 | 4.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank capital to assets ratio in Canada?
The bank capital to assets ratio in Canada stood at 4.7% of assets in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Canada compare with other countries in North America?
Canada ranks 2 of 2 countries in North America with data, with 4.7% versus a regional average of 6.7% (latest values per country).
Where does Canada rank globally on bank capital adequacy?
Canada ranks 139 of 143 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
When did bank capital adequacy in Canada peak?
The highest value in the available series was 4.9% in 2011; the latest (2023) value is 4.7%.
How recent is the bank capital adequacy data for Canada?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Canada.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.BNK.CAPA.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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