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 208 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

0100.0B200.0B300.0B1993200920251993: 45.9B1994: 47.5B1995: 69.2B1996: 91.2B1997: 112.9B1998: 87.7B1999: 75.1B2000: 75.4B2001: 66.1B2002: 68.5B2003: 76.9B2004: 91.8B2005: 99.1B2006: 103.5B2007: 170.3B2008: 250.5B2009: 168.3B2010: 210.3B2011: 208.9B2012: 204.1B2013: 191.6B2014: 186.2B2015: 181.5B2016: 179.2B2017: 192.2B2018: 212.9B2019: 218.5B2020: 248.0B2021: 274.6B2022: 302.9B2023: 322.9B2024: 302.0B2025: 316.7B

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 208 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 19 Sweden 354.78 billion compare
  2. 20 United Arab Emirates 352.88 billion compare
  3. 21 Norway 323.23 billion compare
  4. 23 Brazil 299.67 billion compare
  5. 24 Denmark 219.92 billion compare
  6. 25 Finland 219.17 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 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 208 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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Indicator
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total
Source
BIS
Licence
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.