Kuwait Financial Soundness Indicators

Average Interest Earning Assets to Average Assets

2011 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Average Interest Earning Assets to Average Assets data was reported at 85.600 % in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.900 % for Sep 2024. Average Interest Earning Assets to Average Assets data is updated quarterly, averaging 86.700 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.100 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 84.300 % in Jun 2014. Average Interest Earning Assets to Average Assets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
85.900 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2011 - Sep 2024

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Kuwait Average Interest Earning Assets to Average Assets

Kuwait Capital Adequacy Ratio: Capital Base to Risk Weighted Assets

2012 - 2018 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Capital Adequacy Ratio: Capital Base to Risk Weighted Assets data was reported at 18.000 % in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.900 % for Jun 2018. Capital Adequacy Ratio: Capital Base to Risk Weighted Assets data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.200 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.900 % in Dec 2013 and a record low of 16.500 % in Sep 2015. Capital Adequacy Ratio: Capital Base to Risk Weighted Assets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
18.000 Sep 2018 quarterly Mar 2012 - Sep 2018

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Kuwait Kuwait Capital Adequacy Ratio: Capital Base to Risk Weighted Assets

Kuwait Gross Non Performing Loans to Total Loans

2012 - 2018 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Gross Non Performing Loans to Total Loans data was reported at 2.000 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.100 % for Jun 2018. Gross Non Performing Loans to Total Loans data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.800 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.900 % in Jun 2012 and a record low of 1.900 % in Dec 2017. Gross Non Performing Loans to Total Loans data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
2.000 Sep 2018 quarterly Mar 2012 - Sep 2018

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Kuwait Kuwait Gross Non Performing Loans to Total Loans

Kuwait Net Interest Margin

2012 - 2018 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Net Interest Margin data was reported at 3.000 % in Sep 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.000 % for Jun 2018. Net Interest Margin data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.900 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.200 % in Dec 2012 and a record low of 2.500 % in Sep 2015. Net Interest Margin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
3.000 Sep 2018 quarterly Mar 2012 - Sep 2018

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Kuwait Kuwait Net Interest Margin

Net Non Performing Loans to Total Loans

2011 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Net Non Performing Loans to Total Loans data was reported at 1.100 % in Sep 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.100 % for Jun 2024. Net Non Performing Loans to Total Loans data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.600 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.200 % in Mar 2011 and a record low of 0.900 % in Dec 2023. Net Non Performing Loans to Total Loans data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
1.100 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2011 - Sep 2024

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Kuwait Net Non Performing Loans to Total Loans

Net Profit Margin

2011 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Net Profit Margin data was reported at 41.200 % in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 41.900 % for Sep 2024. Net Profit Margin data is updated quarterly, averaging 31.300 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.400 % in Sep 2023 and a record low of 19.400 % in Dec 2020. Net Profit Margin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
41.900 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2011 - Sep 2024

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Kuwait Net Profit Margin

Non Performing Loans Coverage Ratio

2011 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Non Performing Loans Coverage Ratio data was reported at 255.500 % in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 245.700 % for Jun 2024. Non Performing Loans Coverage Ratio data is updated quarterly, averaging 211.700 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 311.900 % in Dec 2023 and a record low of 61.700 % in Mar 2011. Non Performing Loans Coverage Ratio data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
255.500 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2011 - Sep 2024

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Kuwait Non Performing Loans Coverage Ratio

Operating Expense Ratio to Gross Income

2011 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Operating Expense Ratio to Gross Income data was reported at 72.600 % in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.200 % for Sep 2024. Operating Expense Ratio to Gross Income data is updated quarterly, averaging 56.250 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.200 % in Sep 2024 and a record low of 52.500 % in Jun 2013. Operating Expense Ratio to Gross Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
73.200 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2011 - Sep 2024

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Kuwait Operating Expense Ratio to Gross Income

Ratio of Core Income to Operating Income

2011 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Ratio of Core Income to Operating Income data was reported at 83.400 % in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.000 % for Sep 2024. Ratio of Core Income to Operating Income data is updated quarterly, averaging 81.950 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.800 % in Dec 2018 and a record low of 70.200 % in Sep 2012. Ratio of Core Income to Operating Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
85.000 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2011 - Sep 2024

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Kuwait Ratio of Core Income to Operating Income

Regulatory Liquidity Ratio

2011 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Regulatory Liquidity Ratio data was reported at 22.200 % in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.400 % for Jun 2024. Regulatory Liquidity Ratio data is updated quarterly, averaging 29.400 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.000 % in Dec 2014 and a record low of 21.400 % in Jun 2024. Regulatory Liquidity Ratio data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
22.200 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2011 - Sep 2024

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Kuwait Regulatory Liquidity Ratio

Kuwait Return on Average Assets

2012 - 2018 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Return on Average Assets data was reported at 1.300 % in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.200 % for Jun 2018. Return on Average Assets data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.100 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.300 % in Sep 2018 and a record low of 1.000 % in Sep 2016. Return on Average Assets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
1.300 Sep 2018 quarterly Mar 2012 - Sep 2018

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Kuwait Kuwait Return on Average Assets

Kuwait Return on Average Equity

2012 - 2018 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Return on Average Equity data was reported at 10.400 % in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.100 % for Jun 2018. Return on Average Equity data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.700 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.400 % in Sep 2018 and a record low of 7.400 % in Dec 2013. Return on Average Equity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
10.400 Sep 2018 quarterly Mar 2012 - Sep 2018

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Kuwait Kuwait Return on Average Equity

Shareholders Equity to Total Assets

2011 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Shareholders Equity to Total Assets data was reported at 13.500 % in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.400 % for Jun 2024. Shareholders Equity to Total Assets data is updated quarterly, averaging 12.600 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.800 % in Sep 2011 and a record low of 11.600 % in Jun 2022. Shareholders Equity to Total Assets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
13.500 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2011 - Sep 2024

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Kuwait Shareholders Equity to Total Assets

Tier 1 Capital to Capital Base

2011 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Central Bank of Kuwait

Tier 1 Capital to Capital Base data was reported at 87.000 % in Sep 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.300 % for Jun 2024. Tier 1 Capital to Capital Base data is updated quarterly, averaging 89.600 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.600 % in Mar 2015 and a record low of 87.000 % in Sep 2024. Tier 1 Capital to Capital Base data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kuwait. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.KB013: Financial Soundness Indicators.

Last Frequency Range
87.000 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2011 - Sep 2024

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Kuwait Tier 1 Capital to Capital Base
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