12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in South Korea
South Korea: 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term was 152.40 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
152.40 billion
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
18th
of 209 countries
All-time high
159.74 billion
in 2023
All-time low
16.51 billion
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in South Korea, 1990–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 152.40 billion for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in South Korea peaked at 159.74 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16.51 billion, in 1990.
That places South Korea 18th out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16.51 billion | — |
| 1991 | 21.84 billion | +32.3% |
| 1992 | 26.09 billion | +19.4% |
| 1993 | 29.05 billion | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 34.91 billion | +20.2% |
| 1995 | 51.44 billion | +47.4% |
| 1996 | 62.33 billion | +21.2% |
| 1997 | 70.91 billion | +13.8% |
| 1998 | 30.35 billion | -57.2% |
| 1999 | 33.76 billion | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 39.24 billion | +16.2% |
| 2001 | 31.47 billion | -19.8% |
| 2002 | 37.80 billion | +20.1% |
| 2003 | 37.97 billion | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 51.57 billion | +35.8% |
| 2005 | 58.31 billion | +13.1% |
| 2006 | 66.46 billion | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 103.66 billion | +56.0% |
| 2008 | 156.75 billion | +51.2% |
| 2009 | 108.74 billion | -30.6% |
| 2010 | 132.40 billion | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 134.30 billion | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 128.22 billion | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 120.29 billion | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 118.96 billion | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 113.34 billion | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 94.83 billion | -16.3% |
| 2017 | 109.75 billion | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 118.06 billion | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 119.15 billion | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 130.13 billion | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 145.28 billion | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 150.51 billion | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 159.74 billion | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 151.17 billion | -5.4% |
| 2025 | 152.40 billion | +0.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 152.40 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.59 billion, 8.2× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 152.40 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 929.25 million, 164.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.72 billion | 16.51 billion | 70.91 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.20 billion | 31.47 billion | 156.75 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.93 billion | 94.83 billion | 134.30 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 148.20 billion | 130.13 billion | 159.74 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in South Korea?
- 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in South Korea was 152.40 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 159.74 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.51 billion in 1990.
- How does South Korea rank for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term?
- South Korea ranks 18th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.