12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in South Africa
South Africa: 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term was 12.31 billion in 2025. ▲ Rising
12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in South Africa, 1990–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in South Africa is 12.31 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in South Africa peaked at 17.05 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 5.16 billion, in 1992.
That places South Africa 58th out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.49 billion | — |
| 1991 | 6.51 billion | -13.0% |
| 1992 | 5.16 billion | -20.7% |
| 1993 | 7.50 billion | +45.3% |
| 1994 | 7.11 billion | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 10.31 billion | +45.1% |
| 1996 | 9.05 billion | -12.2% |
| 1997 | 12.66 billion | +39.8% |
| 1998 | 13.48 billion | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 12.62 billion | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 11.77 billion | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 10.59 billion | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 7.44 billion | -29.8% |
| 2003 | 9.04 billion | +21.5% |
| 2004 | 8.91 billion | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 7.95 billion | -10.8% |
| 2006 | 12.06 billion | +51.6% |
| 2007 | 12.08 billion | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 15.58 billion | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 14.62 billion | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 13.83 billion | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 16.78 billion | +21.3% |
| 2012 | 14.13 billion | -15.8% |
| 2013 | 12.48 billion | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 13.79 billion | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 17.05 billion | +23.7% |
| 2016 | 13.64 billion | -20.0% |
| 2017 | 13.24 billion | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 14.43 billion | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 15.82 billion | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 15.48 billion | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 11.98 billion | -22.6% |
| 2022 | 12.34 billion | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 12.52 billion | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 11.72 billion | -6.4% |
| 2025 | 12.31 billion | +5.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 12.31 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 906.12 million, 13.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 12.31 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 134.89 million, 91.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.19 billion | 5.16 billion | 13.48 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.00 billion | 7.44 billion | 15.58 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.52 billion | 12.48 billion | 17.05 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.72 billion | 11.72 billion | 15.48 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in South Africa?
- 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term in South Africa was 12.31 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17.05 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.16 billion in 1992.
- How does South Africa rank for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term?
- South Africa ranks 58th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa 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.