Bank Capital Adequacy Statistics in Chile (2026)
As of 2023, the bank capital to assets ratio in Chile was 7.8% of assets, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 7.3% in 2022 to 7.8% in 2023 (+0.4 percentage points). Chile ranks #22 of 27 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #94 of 143 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 7.8% (2023)
- Bank Capital Adequacy in Chile as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +0.4 pp (2023)
- Up from 7.3% in 2022 to 7.8% in 2023 (+0.4 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2001)
- 7.4% (2001)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 7.4% in 2001 to 7.8% in 2023.
- Peak value (2017)
- 8.3% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 7.8%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #22 of 27 (2023)
- Chile ranks 22 of 27 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #94 of 143 (2023)
- Chile ranks 94 of 143 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 11% (2023)
- Chile (7.8%) is below the average of 11% across the 27 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) (2023)
- 2.1% (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Chile (2024)
- 95.6% (2024)
- 95.6% of the population in Chile used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 19.8 million (2024)
- Chile had a population of 19.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2001–2023
| Year | % of assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.8% | +0.4 pp |
| 2022 | 7.3% | +0.7 pp |
| 2021 | 6.7% | +0.0 pp |
| 2020 | 6.6% | −0.7 pp |
| 2019 | 7.3% | −0.9 pp |
| 2018 | 8.2% | −0.1 pp |
| 2017 | 8.3% | +0.0 pp |
| 2016 | 8.2% | +0.9 pp |
| 2015 | 7.4% | −0.4 pp |
| 2014 | 7.8% | −0.1 pp |
| 2013 | 7.9% | −0.0 pp |
| 2012 | 7.9% | +0.2 pp |
| 2011 | 7.7% | −0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 7.8% | −0.0 pp |
| 2009 | 7.9% | +0.6 pp |
| 2008 | 7.2% | +0.3 pp |
| 2007 | 6.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 2006 | 6.8% | −0.3 pp |
| 2005 | 7.1% | −0.3 pp |
| 2004 | 7.4% | −0.5 pp |
| 2003 | 7.9% | −0.0 pp |
| 2002 | 7.9% | +0.5 pp |
| 2001 | 7.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank capital to assets ratio in Chile?
The bank capital to assets ratio in Chile stood at 7.8% of assets in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank capital adequacy in Chile changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 7.4% in 2001 to 7.8% in 2023.
How does Chile compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Chile ranks 22 of 27 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 7.8% versus a regional average of 11% (latest values per country).
Where does Chile rank globally on bank capital adequacy?
Chile ranks 94 of 143 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
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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