China vs Switzerland: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total
China
913.92 billion
in 2025
Switzerland
698.87 billion
in 2025
China rank
13th
Switzerland rank
15th
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total over time
- China
- Switzerland
How they compare
China currently reports 913.92 billion against 698.87 billion in Switzerland, a difference of 215.05 billion.
That makes China's figure about 1.3 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Switzerland ahead.
China ranks 13th and Switzerland ranks 15th of 209 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66.80 billion | 160.89 billion | 94.09 billion | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 103.48 billion | 601.41 billion | 497.93 billion | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 733.52 billion | 603.79 billion | 129.73 billion | China |
| 2020s | 967.84 billion | 681.13 billion | 286.71 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 Switzerland?
- China, at 913.92 billion against 698.87 billion in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total between China and Switzerland?
- 215.05 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Switzerland?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2025.
- How do China and Switzerland rank globally for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
- China ranks 13th and Switzerland ranks 15th of 209 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.