The doubtful loan ratio in Spain's banking system stood at 9.27% in October, up slightly from 9.21% in September, according to data from the Banco de España.
Doubtful loans ticked up to €117.77 billion from €117.72 billion, while total loans outstanding slipped to €1.270 trillion from €1.278 trillion.
The ratio in October 2015 stood at 10.53%.