Bank Capital Adequacy Statistics in Cyprus (2026)
In 2023, the bank capital to assets ratio in Cyprus stood at 7.7% of assets, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 6.9% in 2022 to 7.7% in 2023 (+0.8 percentage points). Cyprus ranks #28 of 48 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #95 of 143 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 7.7% (2023)
- Bank Capital Adequacy in Cyprus as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +0.8 pp (2023)
- Up from 6.9% in 2022 to 7.7% in 2023 (+0.8 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2008)
- 4.3% (2008)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 4.3% in 2008 to 7.7% in 2023.
- Peak value (2016)
- 10.2% (2016)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 7.7%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #28 of 48 (2023)
- Cyprus ranks 28 of 48 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #95 of 143 (2023)
- Cyprus ranks 95 of 143 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 8.8% (2023)
- Cyprus (7.7%) is below the average of 8.8% across the 48 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) (2023)
- 6.1% (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Cyprus (2024)
- 89.6% (2024)
- 89.6% of the population in Cyprus used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.4 million (2024)
- Cyprus had a population of 1.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2008–2023
| Year | % of assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.7% | +0.8 pp |
| 2022 | 6.9% | −0.5 pp |
| 2021 | 7.3% | −1.3 pp |
| 2020 | 8.7% | −0.3 pp |
| 2019 | 8.9% | +0.8 pp |
| 2018 | 8.1% | −0.6 pp |
| 2017 | 8.7% | −1.5 pp |
| 2016 | 10.2% | +0.3 pp |
| 2015 | 9.9% | +0.3 pp |
| 2014 | 9.6% | +1.5 pp |
| 2013 | 8.1% | +4.3 pp |
| 2012 | 3.8% | −0.6 pp |
| 2011 | 4.4% | −1.6 pp |
| 2010 | 6% | +1.4 pp |
| 2009 | 4.6% | +0.4 pp |
| 2008 | 4.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank capital to assets ratio in Cyprus?
The bank capital to assets ratio in Cyprus stood at 7.7% of assets in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the bank capital adequacy data for Cyprus come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.BNK.CAPA.ZS). The latest observation for Cyprus is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank capital adequacy in Cyprus changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 4.3% in 2008 to 7.7% in 2023.
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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