China vs Spain: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total
China
913.92 billion
in 2025
Spain
651.13 billion
in 2025
China rank
13th
Spain rank
16th
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total over time
- China
- Spain
How they compare
China currently reports 913.92 billion against 651.13 billion in Spain, a difference of 262.79 billion.
That makes China's figure about 1.4 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Spain ahead.
China ranks 13th and Spain ranks 16th of 208 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66.80 billion | 107.10 billion | 40.30 billion | Spain |
| 2000s | 103.48 billion | 583.60 billion | 480.12 billion | Spain |
| 2010s | 733.52 billion | 605.08 billion | 128.45 billion | China |
| 2020s | 967.84 billion | 559.66 billion | 408.18 billion | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total, China or Spain?
- China, at 913.92 billion against 651.13 billion in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total between China and Spain?
- 262.79 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Spain?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2025.
- How do China and Spain rank globally for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
- China ranks 13th and Spain ranks 16th of 208 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BIS, published as 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The data provides total cross-border liabilities (all instruments) to banks that report the BIS Locational Banking Statistics.