Bank Capital Adequacy Statistics in Malta (2026)
As of 2023, the bank capital to assets ratio in Malta was 7.9% of assets, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 7.3% in 2022 to 7.9% in 2023 (+0.7 percentage points). Malta ranks #9 of 12 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #87 of 143 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 7.9% (2023)
- Bank Capital Adequacy in Malta as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +0.7 pp (2023)
- Up from 7.3% in 2022 to 7.9% in 2023 (+0.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2005)
- 7.6% (2005)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 7.6% in 2005 to 7.9% in 2023.
- Peak value (2019)
- 8.1% (2019)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 7.9%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #9 of 12 (2023)
- Malta ranks 9 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #87 of 143 (2023)
- Malta ranks 87 of 143 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 9.2% (2023)
- Malta (7.9%) is below the average of 9.2% across the 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) (2023)
- 3.1% (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Malta (2024)
- 93.9% (2024)
- 93.9% of the population in Malta used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 568,847 (2024)
- Malta had a population of 568,847 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2005–2023
| Year | % of assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.9% | +0.7 pp |
| 2022 | 7.3% | −0.3 pp |
| 2021 | 7.6% | −0.4 pp |
| 2020 | 7.9% | −0.2 pp |
| 2019 | 8.1% | +0.4 pp |
| 2018 | 7.8% | +0.4 pp |
| 2017 | 7.3% | +0.9 pp |
| 2016 | 6.4% | +0.5 pp |
| 2015 | 5.9% | +0.4 pp |
| 2014 | 5.5% | −1.1 pp |
| 2013 | 6.6% | +0.5 pp |
| 2012 | 6.1% | +0.2 pp |
| 2011 | 5.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 5.8% | −0.9 pp |
| 2009 | 6.7% | +0.4 pp |
| 2008 | 6.3% | −0.3 pp |
| 2007 | 6.6% | −0.4 pp |
| 2006 | 7% | −0.6 pp |
| 2005 | 7.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank capital to assets ratio in Malta?
The bank capital to assets ratio in Malta stood at 7.9% of assets in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the bank capital adequacy data for Malta?
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 Malta.
Where does the bank capital adequacy data for Malta come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.BNK.CAPA.ZS). The latest observation for Malta is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank capital adequacy in Malta changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 7.6% in 2005 to 7.9% in 2023.
How does Malta compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Malta ranks 9 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 7.9% versus a regional average of 9.2% (latest values per 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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