Bank capital to assets ratio

12.25 (%) in 2022

In 2022, bank capital to assets ratio for Samoa was 12.25 %. Though Samoa bank capital to assets ratio fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2016 - 2022 period ending at 12.25 % in 2022.

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Bank capital to assets is the ratio of bank capital and reserves to total assets. Capital and reserves include funds contributed by owners, retained earnings, general and special reserves, provisions, and valuation adjustments. Capital includes tier 1 capital (paid-up shares and common stock), which is a common feature in all countries' banking systems, and total regulatory capital, which includes several specified types of subordinated debt instruments that need not be repaid if the funds are required to maintain minimum capital levels (these comprise tier 2 and tier 3 capital). Total assets include all non-financial and financial assets.

Date Value Change, %
2022 12.25 -3.71%
2021 12.72 2.20%
2020 12.45 3.90%
2019 11.98 -1.87%
2018 12.21 3.13%
2017 11.84 -3.35%
2016 12.25