12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in North Korea
North Korea: 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term was 13.77 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in North Korea, 1990–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 13.77 million for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in 2025.
That represents a change of up 18.0% on the previous year and down 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in North Korea peaked at 1.60 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 11.67 million, in 2024.
North Korea ranks 185th of 209 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 306.00 million | — |
| 1991 | 325.00 million | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 310.00 million | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 215.00 million | -30.6% |
| 1994 | 296.00 million | +37.7% |
| 1995 | 376.00 million | +27.0% |
| 1996 | 385.00 million | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 430.00 million | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 175.00 million | -59.3% |
| 1999 | 173.00 million | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 122.00 million | -29.5% |
| 2001 | 99.00 million | -18.9% |
| 2002 | 124.00 million | +25.3% |
| 2003 | 154.00 million | +24.2% |
| 2004 | 142.00 million | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 953.00 million | +571.1% |
| 2006 | 148.00 million | -84.5% |
| 2007 | 449.00 million | +203.4% |
| 2008 | 1.60 billion | +257.2% |
| 2009 | 713.00 million | -55.5% |
| 2010 | 27.00 million | -96.2% |
| 2011 | 111.00 million | +311.1% |
| 2012 | 522.00 million | +370.3% |
| 2013 | 24.19 million | -95.4% |
| 2014 | 21.04 million | -13.0% |
| 2015 | 24.79 million | +17.8% |
| 2016 | 24.68 million | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 71.19 million | +188.5% |
| 2018 | 27.17 million | -61.8% |
| 2019 | 24.54 million | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 24.03 million | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 29.87 million | +24.3% |
| 2022 | 74.75 million | +150.3% |
| 2023 | 43.84 million | -41.4% |
| 2024 | 11.67 million | -73.4% |
| 2025 | 13.77 million | +18.0% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 13.77 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 46.27 million, 30% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 13.77 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 929.25 million, 1% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in North Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +571.1% | 142.00 million | 953.00 million |
| 2012 | +370.3% | 111.00 million | 522.00 million |
| 2011 | +311.1% | 27.00 million | 111.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 299.10 million | 173.00 million | 430.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 450.80 million | 99.00 million | 1.60 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.76 million | 21.04 million | 522.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.99 million | 11.67 million | 74.75 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
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- 188 Guyana 7.12 million compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in North Korea?
- 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in North Korea was 13.77 million in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.60 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.67 million in 2024.
- How does North Korea rank for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term?
- North Korea ranks 185th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are derived from the BIS Consolidated Banking Statistics (CBS), which comprise data on gross consolidated claims of banks resident in the CBS reporting.