Forbes and Statista Launch 2026 Ranking of the World’s Top 500 Performing Banks
In 2026, Forbes and Statista introduced their inaugural ranking of the 500 highest-performing banks across 89 countries. This evaluation is primarily based on financial data and audited financial statements, rather than customer satisfaction metrics.
Evaluation Criteria
Banks are assessed according to four key criteria:
- Profitability (30%)
- Capital and Funding Strength (25%)
- Asset Quality and Efficiency (25%)
- Growth and Earnings Quality (20%)
To ensure fair comparisons among institutions of similar size, banks are categorized into six asset tiers:
| Tier | Asset Range (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Over $500 billion |
| Tier 2 | $100 billion – $500 billion |
| Tier 3 | $50 billion – $100 billion |
| Tier 4 | $20 billion – $50 billion |
| Tier 5 | $10 billion – $20 billion |
| Tier 6 | $3 billion – $10 billion |
Tunisian Banks Make the Cut
Two Tunisian banks have secured spots in the first edition of the World’s Top Performing Banks 2026 ranking:
- BIAT (Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie) ranks 28th in Tier 5, which includes institutions with assets between $10 billion and $20 billion.
- Banque de Tunisie (BT) places 52nd in Tier 6, reserved for banks with assets ranging from $3 billion to $10 billion.
The comprehensive ranking distinguishes a total of 500 banks across 89 countries, distributed according to the six asset categories outlined above.
