Bank Capital Adequacy Statistics in Netherlands (2026)
In 2023, the bank capital to assets ratio in the Netherlands stood at 6.1% of assets, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 6% in 2022 to 6.1% in 2023 (+0.2 percentage points). Netherlands ranks #37 of 48 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #119 of 143 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 6.1% (2023)
- Bank Capital Adequacy in the Netherlands as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +0.2 pp (2023)
- Up from 6% in 2022 to 6.1% in 2023 (+0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2008)
- 3.5% (2008)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 3.5% in 2008 to 6.1% in 2023.
- Peak value (2021)
- 6.7% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 6.1%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #37 of 48 (2023)
- The Netherlands ranks 37 of 48 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #119 of 143 (2023)
- The Netherlands ranks 119 of 143 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 8.8% (2023)
- The Netherlands (6.1%) 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)
- 1.6% (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in the Netherlands (2024)
- 97% (2024)
- 97% of the population in the Netherlands used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 18 million (2024)
- The Netherlands had a population of 18 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2008–2023
| Year | % of assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.1% | +0.2 pp |
| 2022 | 6% | −0.7 pp |
| 2021 | 6.7% | +1.2 pp |
| 2020 | 5.5% | +0.3 pp |
| 2019 | 5.1% | −0.7 pp |
| 2018 | 5.8% | +0.1 pp |
| 2017 | 5.7% | +0.2 pp |
| 2016 | 5.5% | +0.4 pp |
| 2015 | 5.1% | +0.5 pp |
| 2014 | 4.6% | −0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 4.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 2012 | 4.6% | +0.2 pp |
| 2011 | 4.3% | −0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 4.4% | +0.0 pp |
| 2009 | 4.4% | +0.9 pp |
| 2008 | 3.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank capital to assets ratio in the Netherlands?
The bank capital to assets ratio in the Netherlands stood at 6.1% of assets in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the bank capital adequacy data for the Netherlands come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.BNK.CAPA.ZS). The latest observation for the Netherlands is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank capital adequacy in the Netherlands changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 3.5% in 2008 to 6.1% 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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