12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in Lesotho
Lesotho: 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term was 2.03 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in Lesotho, 1990–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in Lesotho is 2.03 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5,236.8% on the previous year and up 67,500.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in Lesotho peaked at 187.00 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
Lesotho ranks 201st 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.00 million | — |
| 1991 | 35.00 million | +191.7% |
| 1992 | 51.00 million | +45.7% |
| 1993 | 93.00 million | +82.4% |
| 1994 | 155.00 million | +66.7% |
| 1995 | 180.00 million | +16.1% |
| 1996 | 187.00 million | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 170.00 million | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 77.00 million | -54.7% |
| 1999 | 50.00 million | -35.1% |
| 2000 | 141.00 million | +182.0% |
| 2001 | 103.00 million | -27.0% |
| 2002 | 69.00 million | -33.0% |
| 2003 | 9.00 million | -87.0% |
| 2004 | 8.00 million | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 6.00 million | -25.0% |
| 2006 | 7.00 million | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 22.00 million | +214.3% |
| 2008 | 8.00 million | -63.6% |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 2.00 million | — |
| 2011 | 5.00 million | +150.0% |
| 2012 | 2.00 million | -60.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 128,000 | — |
| 2015 | 3,000 | -97.7% |
| 2016 | 36.10 million | +1203300.0% |
| 2017 | 39.35 million | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 694,000 | -98.2% |
| 2019 | 1.26 million | +81.8% |
| 2020 | 100,000 | -92.1% |
| 2021 | 1.18 million | +1077.0% |
| 2022 | 34,000 | -97.1% |
| 2023 | 3.07 million | +8920.6% |
| 2024 | 38,000 | -98.8% |
| 2025 | 2.03 million | +5236.8% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 2.03 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 627.61 million, 0% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 2.03 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 134.89 million, 2% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in Lesotho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +1203300.0% | 3,000 | 36.10 million |
| 2023 | +8920.6% | 34,000 | 3.07 million |
| 2025 | +5236.8% | 38,000 | 2.03 million |
| 2021 | +1077.0% | 100,000 | 1.18 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 101.00 million | 12.00 million | 187.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.30 million | 0 | 141.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.65 million | 0 | 39.35 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 million | 34,000 | 3.07 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 198 South Sudan 2.28 million compare
- 199 Guinea-Bissau 2.25 million compare
- 200 Tonga 2.24 million compare
- 202 East Timor 1.57 million compare
- 203 Sao Tome and Principe 1.39 million compare
- 204 Eritrea 1.02 million compare
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0101 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0549 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in Lesotho?
- 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in Lesotho was 2.03 million in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 187.00 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Lesotho rank for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term?
- Lesotho ranks 201st out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67,500.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.