22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in North Korea
North Korea: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total was 36.76 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in North Korea, 1993–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in North Korea is 36.76 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 83.0% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in North Korea peaked at 595.00 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, 20.09 million, in 2024.
North Korea ranks 199th 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.
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 549.00 million | — |
| 1994 | 475.00 million | -13.5% |
| 1995 | 571.00 million | +20.2% |
| 1996 | 595.00 million | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 397.00 million | -33.3% |
| 1998 | 456.00 million | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 232.00 million | -49.1% |
| 2000 | 294.00 million | +26.7% |
| 2001 | 275.00 million | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 474.00 million | +72.4% |
| 2003 | 444.00 million | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 124.00 million | -72.1% |
| 2005 | 94.00 million | -24.2% |
| 2006 | 485.00 million | +416.0% |
| 2007 | 61.00 million | -87.4% |
| 2008 | 494.00 million | +709.8% |
| 2009 | 71.00 million | -85.6% |
| 2010 | 59.00 million | -16.9% |
| 2011 | 88.00 million | +49.2% |
| 2012 | 107.00 million | +21.6% |
| 2013 | 76.63 million | -28.4% |
| 2014 | 56.56 million | -26.2% |
| 2015 | 54.60 million | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 59.32 million | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 80.40 million | +35.5% |
| 2018 | 41.77 million | -48.0% |
| 2019 | 220.17 million | +427.1% |
| 2020 | 39.70 million | -82.0% |
| 2021 | 43.31 million | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 90.62 million | +109.2% |
| 2023 | 125.67 million | +38.7% |
| 2024 | 20.09 million | -84.0% |
| 2025 | 36.76 million | +83.0% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 36.76 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 382.57 million, 10% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 36.76 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.05 billion, 1% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in North Korea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +709.8% | 61.00 million | 494.00 million |
| 2019 | +427.1% | 41.77 million | 220.17 million |
| 2006 | +416.0% | 94.00 million | 485.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 467.86 million | 232.00 million | 595.00 million | 7 |
| 2000s | 281.60 million | 61.00 million | 494.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.34 million | 41.77 million | 220.17 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.36 million | 20.09 million | 125.67 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
- 196 Central African Republic 58.47 million compare
- 197 Guinea-Bissau 53.64 million compare
- 198 Sao Tome and Principe 38.32 million compare
- 200 Antigua and Barbuda 35.92 million compare
- 201 Equatorial Guinea 35.23 million compare
- 202 Dominica 29.22 million compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 6,873 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in North Korea?
- 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in North Korea was 36.76 million in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 595.00 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.09 million in 2024.
- How does North Korea rank for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
- North Korea ranks 199th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea 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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About this data
The data provides total cross-border liabilities (all instruments) to banks that report the BIS Locational Banking Statistics.