Bank Capital Adequacy Statistics in Rwanda (2026)
As of 2022, the bank capital to assets ratio in Rwanda was 12% of assets, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 13.7% in 2021 to 12% in 2022 (−1.7 percentage points). Rwanda ranks #6 of 29 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #26 of 143 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 12% (2022)
- Bank Capital Adequacy in Rwanda as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- −1.7 pp (2022)
- Down from 13.7% in 2021 to 12% in 2022 (−1.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2008)
- 14.8% (2008)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 14.8% in 2008 to 12% in 2022.
- Peak value (2011)
- 15.6% (2011)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 12%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #6 of 29 (2022)
- Rwanda ranks 6 of 29 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #26 of 143 (2022)
- Rwanda ranks 26 of 143 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 8.6% (2022)
- Rwanda (12%) is above the average of 8.6% across the 29 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) (2022)
- 3.3% (2022)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Rwanda (2024)
- 31.7% (2024)
- 31.7% of the population in Rwanda used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 14.3 million (2024)
- Rwanda had a population of 14.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2008–2022
| Year | % of assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12% | −1.7 pp |
| 2021 | 13.7% | +0.8 pp |
| 2020 | 12.9% | −1.6 pp |
| 2019 | 14.5% | −0.7 pp |
| 2018 | 15.2% | +1.4 pp |
| 2017 | 13.8% | −0.7 pp |
| 2016 | 14.6% | +0.5 pp |
| 2015 | 14.1% | +0.4 pp |
| 2014 | 13.7% | +0.0 pp |
| 2013 | 13.6% | −1.7 pp |
| 2012 | 15.4% | −0.2 pp |
| 2011 | 15.6% | +1.8 pp |
| 2010 | 13.8% | −1.2 pp |
| 2009 | 14.9% | +0.2 pp |
| 2008 | 14.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank capital to assets ratio in Rwanda?
The bank capital to assets ratio in Rwanda stood at 12% of assets in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank capital adequacy in Rwanda changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 14.8% in 2008 to 12% in 2022.
How does Rwanda compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Rwanda ranks 6 of 29 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 12% versus a regional average of 8.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Rwanda rank globally on bank capital adequacy?
Rwanda ranks 26 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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