22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Denmark

Denmark: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total was 219.92 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
219.92 billion
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
24th
of 209 countries
All-time high
317.80 billion
in 2008
All-time low
42.17 billion
in 1994
Years of data
33
1993–2025

22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Denmark, 1993–2025

0100.0B200.0B300.0B1993200920251993: 48.0B1994: 42.2B1995: 45.5B1996: 47.5B1997: 43.4B1998: 55.5B1999: 74.4B2000: 70.3B2001: 76.7B2002: 85.4B2003: 104.2B2004: 132.1B2005: 166.0B2006: 187.0B2007: 235.0B2008: 317.8B2009: 269.9B2010: 294.7B2011: 311.2B2012: 303.8B2013: 280.1B2014: 263.8B2015: 258.5B2016: 236.1B2017: 222.2B2018: 238.8B2019: 219.1B2020: 247.2B2021: 244.2B2022: 248.3B2023: 217.1B2024: 222.9B2025: 219.9B

Source: BIS.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Denmark is 219.92 billion, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Denmark peaked at 317.80 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 42.17 billion, in 1994.

Denmark ranks 24th 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.

22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Denmark, 1993 to 2025.
Year Value Change
1993 48.00 billion —
1994 42.17 billion -12.1%
1995 45.45 billion +7.8%
1996 47.49 billion +4.5%
1997 43.38 billion -8.6%
1998 55.52 billion +28.0%
1999 74.40 billion +34.0%
2000 70.28 billion -5.5%
2001 76.73 billion +9.2%
2002 85.39 billion +11.3%
2003 104.19 billion +22.0%
2004 132.11 billion +26.8%
2005 165.99 billion +25.7%
2006 186.95 billion +12.6%
2007 234.99 billion +25.7%
2008 317.80 billion +35.2%
2009 269.85 billion -15.1%
2010 294.73 billion +9.2%
2011 311.18 billion +5.6%
2012 303.75 billion -2.4%
2013 280.08 billion -7.8%
2014 263.81 billion -5.8%
2015 258.47 billion -2.0%
2016 236.08 billion -8.7%
2017 222.20 billion -5.9%
2018 238.80 billion +7.5%
2019 219.06 billion -8.3%
2020 247.24 billion +12.9%
2021 244.16 billion -1.2%
2022 248.33 billion +1.7%
2023 217.13 billion -12.6%
2024 222.85 billion +2.6%
2025 219.92 billion -1.3%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 219.92 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.65 billion, 4.8× the median. (79 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 219.92 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.74 billion, 14.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 50.92 billion 42.17 billion 74.40 billion 7
2000s 164.43 billion 70.28 billion 317.80 billion 10
2010s 262.82 billion 219.06 billion 311.18 billion 10
2020s 233.27 billion 217.13 billion 248.33 billion 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 21 Norway 323.23 billion compare
  2. 22 South Korea 316.68 billion compare
  3. 23 Brazil 299.67 billion compare
  4. 25 Finland 219.17 billion compare
  5. 26 India 212.04 billion compare
  6. 27 Austria 190.51 billion compare

See the full ranking of 209 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Denmark?
22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Denmark was 219.92 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
What is the highest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 317.80 billion in 2008.
What is the lowest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 42.17 billion in 1994.
How does Denmark rank for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
Denmark ranks 24th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
Is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from BIS, published as part of 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total
Source
BIS
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CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
209 places, 6,698 data points, 1993–2025
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The data provides total cross-border liabilities (all instruments) to banks that report the BIS Locational Banking Statistics.