12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in Kuwait
Kuwait: 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term was 24.64 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
24.64 billion
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
43rd
of 209 countries
All-time high
29.69 billion
in 2022
All-time low
2.99 billion
in 1991
Years of data
36
1990–2025
12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in Kuwait, 1990–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 24.64 billion for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in 2025.
The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and up 145.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in Kuwait peaked at 29.69 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.99 billion, in 1991.
Kuwait ranks 43rd of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.89 billion | — |
| 1991 | 2.99 billion | -38.9% |
| 1992 | 3.57 billion | +19.4% |
| 1993 | 4.65 billion | +30.2% |
| 1994 | 5.10 billion | +9.7% |
| 1995 | 4.64 billion | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 5.04 billion | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 3.48 billion | -31.0% |
| 1998 | 5.01 billion | +44.2% |
| 1999 | 4.92 billion | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 4.76 billion | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 4.66 billion | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 4.60 billion | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 5.48 billion | +19.2% |
| 2004 | 5.84 billion | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 6.24 billion | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 7.05 billion | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 9.39 billion | +33.1% |
| 2008 | 14.17 billion | +51.0% |
| 2009 | 9.37 billion | -33.9% |
| 2010 | 13.18 billion | +40.6% |
| 2011 | 13.29 billion | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 12.87 billion | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 10.41 billion | -19.1% |
| 2014 | 8.33 billion | -20.0% |
| 2015 | 10.04 billion | +20.6% |
| 2016 | 11.02 billion | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 13.54 billion | +22.9% |
| 2018 | 13.48 billion | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 15.32 billion | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 20.31 billion | +32.5% |
| 2021 | 18.72 billion | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 29.69 billion | +58.6% |
| 2023 | 25.06 billion | -15.6% |
| 2024 | 27.61 billion | +10.2% |
| 2025 | 24.64 billion | -10.8% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 24.64 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.59 billion, 1.3× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 24.64 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.43 billion, 10.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.43 billion | 2.99 billion | 5.10 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.16 billion | 4.60 billion | 14.17 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.15 billion | 8.33 billion | 15.32 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.34 billion | 18.72 billion | 29.69 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More reference data data for Kuwait
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2888 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0052 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in Kuwait?
- 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in Kuwait was 24.64 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 29.69 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.99 billion in 1991.
- How does Kuwait rank for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term?
- Kuwait ranks 43rd out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.