Bank Capital Adequacy Statistics in Micronesia (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, the bank capital to assets ratio in Micronesia came to 5.3% of assets in 2021. Down from 5.6% in 2020 to 5.3% in 2021 (−0.2 percentage points). Micronesia ranks #17 of 19 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #133 of 143 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 5.3% (2021)
- Bank Capital Adequacy in Micronesia as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.2 pp (2021)
- Down from 5.6% in 2020 to 5.3% in 2021 (−0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2013)
- 7.3% (2013)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 7.3% in 2013 to 5.3% in 2021.
- Peak value (2015)
- 7.3% (2015)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 5.3%.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #17 of 19 (2021)
- Micronesia ranks 17 of 19 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #133 of 143 (2021)
- Micronesia ranks 133 of 143 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 9.4% (2021)
- Micronesia (5.3%) is below the average of 9.4% across the 19 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) (2021)
- 0.3% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Micronesia (2024)
- 39.5% (2024)
- 39.5% of the population in Micronesia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 113,160 (2024)
- Micronesia had a population of 113,160 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2013–2021
| Year | % of assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.3% | −0.2 pp |
| 2020 | 5.6% | −0.5 pp |
| 2019 | 6.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 2018 | 6% | −0.2 pp |
| 2017 | 6.2% | −0.1 pp |
| 2016 | 6.3% | −1.0 pp |
| 2015 | 7.3% | +0.4 pp |
| 2014 | 6.8% | −0.4 pp |
| 2013 | 7.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank capital to assets ratio in Micronesia?
The bank capital to assets ratio in Micronesia stood at 5.3% of assets in 2021, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Micronesia compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Micronesia ranks 17 of 19 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 5.3% versus a regional average of 9.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Micronesia rank globally on bank capital adequacy?
Micronesia ranks 133 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 Micronesia peak?
The highest value in the available series was 7.3% in 2015; the latest (2021) value is 5.3%.
How recent is the bank capital adequacy data for Micronesia?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Micronesia.
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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