Bank capital to assets ratio in Denmark

Denmark: Bank capital to assets ratio was 5.3% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
5.3%
Change on year
up 16.7%
World rank
137th
of 146 countries
All-time high
5.5%
in 2016
All-time low
4.1%
in 2010
Years of data
16
2010–2025

Bank capital to assets ratio in Denmark, 2010–2025

02462010201720252010: 4.1 %2011: 4.3 %2012: 4.6 %2013: 4.8 %2014: 4.6 %2015: 5 %2016: 5.5 %2017: 4.2 %2018: 4.3 %2019: 4.1 %2020: 4.2 %2021: 4.3 %2022: 4.5 %2023: 4.6 %2024: 4.6 %2025: 5.3 %

Source: Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2025, bank capital to assets ratio in Denmark stood at 5.3%.

The figure is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, bank capital to assets ratio in Denmark peaked at 5.5% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 2010.

Denmark ranks 137th of 146 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.6% 4.1% 5.5% 10
2020s 4.6% 4.2% 5.3% 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 134 United Kingdom 5.6% compare
  2. 135 Australia 5.6% compare
  3. 136 France 5.6% compare
  4. 138 Pakistan 5.2% compare
  5. 139 Canada 4.9% compare
  6. 140 Monaco 4.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is bank capital to assets ratio in Denmark?
Bank capital to assets ratio in Denmark was 5.3% in 2025, according to Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What is the highest bank capital to assets ratio recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 5.5% in 2016.
What is the lowest bank capital to assets ratio recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 2010.
How does Denmark rank for bank capital to assets ratio?
Denmark ranks 137th out of 146 countries with data for 2025.
Is bank capital to assets ratio rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Bank capital to assets ratio (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Bank capital to assets ratio (%)
Unit
%
Source
Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
146 places, 2,283 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed

The indicator is a measure of capital adequacy that evaluates the financial strength of deposit takers by comparing Tier 1 capital to total assets. Tier 1 capital, often referred to as core capital, includes the most stable and readily available forms of capital, such as common equity, disclosed reserves, retained earnings, and certain other instruments that meet regulatory requirements under the Basel framework. This capital is considered the highest quality because it is fully available to cover losses and does not need to be repaid.