22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in South Korea
South Korea: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total was 316.68 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
316.68 billion
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
22nd
of 209 countries
All-time high
322.86 billion
in 2023
All-time low
45.90 billion
in 1993
Years of data
33
1993–2025
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in South Korea, 1993–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 316.68 billion for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in 2025.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 74.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in South Korea peaked at 322.86 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 45.90 billion, in 1993.
That places South Korea 22nd out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 45.90 billion | — |
| 1994 | 47.51 billion | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 69.22 billion | +45.7% |
| 1996 | 91.21 billion | +31.8% |
| 1997 | 112.95 billion | +23.8% |
| 1998 | 87.74 billion | -22.3% |
| 1999 | 75.11 billion | -14.4% |
| 2000 | 75.43 billion | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 66.08 billion | -12.4% |
| 2002 | 68.46 billion | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 76.90 billion | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 91.82 billion | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 99.08 billion | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 103.53 billion | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 170.31 billion | +64.5% |
| 2008 | 250.46 billion | +47.1% |
| 2009 | 168.29 billion | -32.8% |
| 2010 | 210.28 billion | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 208.85 billion | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 204.11 billion | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 191.61 billion | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 186.18 billion | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 181.49 billion | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 179.16 billion | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 192.16 billion | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 212.93 billion | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 218.53 billion | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 248.00 billion | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 274.63 billion | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 302.92 billion | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 322.86 billion | +6.6% |
| 2024 | 301.97 billion | -6.5% |
| 2025 | 316.68 billion | +4.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 316.68 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.65 billion, 6.9× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 316.68 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.05 billion, 62.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 75.66 billion | 45.90 billion | 112.95 billion | 7 |
| 2000s | 117.04 billion | 66.08 billion | 250.46 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 198.53 billion | 179.16 billion | 218.53 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 294.51 billion | 248.00 billion | 322.86 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in South Korea?
- 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in South Korea was 316.68 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 322.86 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.90 billion in 1993.
- How does South Korea rank for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
- South Korea ranks 22nd out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.