Bank Capital Adequacy Statistics in Romania (2026)
Romania recorded the bank capital to assets ratio of 8.5% of assets in 2022, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Down from 8.6% in 2021 to 8.5% in 2022 (−0.1 percentage points). Romania ranks #23 of 48 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #76 of 143 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 8.5% (2022)
- Bank Capital Adequacy in Romania as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.1 pp (2022)
- Down from 8.6% in 2021 to 8.5% in 2022 (−0.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 8.1% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 8.1% in 2011 to 8.5% in 2022.
- Peak value (2020)
- 10.3% (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 8.5%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #23 of 48 (2022)
- Romania ranks 23 of 48 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #76 of 143 (2022)
- Romania ranks 76 of 143 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 8.8% (2022)
- Romania (8.5%) is below the average of 8.8% across the 48 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) (2022)
- 2.7% (2022)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Romania (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- 91.3% of the population in Romania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 19.1 million (2024)
- Romania had a population of 19.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2022
| Year | % of assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.5% | −0.1 pp |
| 2021 | 8.6% | −1.7 pp |
| 2020 | 10.3% | +0.1 pp |
| 2019 | 10.2% | +0.9 pp |
| 2018 | 9.3% | +0.5 pp |
| 2017 | 8.9% | −0.0 pp |
| 2016 | 8.9% | +0.7 pp |
| 2015 | 8.2% | +0.8 pp |
| 2014 | 7.4% | −0.6 pp |
| 2013 | 8% | −0.1 pp |
| 2012 | 8% | −0.1 pp |
| 2011 | 8.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank capital to assets ratio in Romania?
The bank capital to assets ratio in Romania stood at 8.5% of assets in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank capital adequacy in Romania changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 8.1% in 2011 to 8.5% in 2022.
How does Romania compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Romania ranks 23 of 48 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 8.5% versus a regional average of 8.8% (latest values per country).
Where does Romania rank globally on bank capital adequacy?
Romania ranks 76 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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