22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Lesotho
Lesotho: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total was 289.65 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
289.65 million
Change on year
down 36.0%
World rank
180th
of 209 countries
All-time high
452.85 million
in 2024
All-time low
18.00 million
in 2009
Years of data
33
1993–2025
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Lesotho, 1993–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Lesotho is 289.65 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 36.0% on the previous year and up 889.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Lesotho peaked at 452.85 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18.00 million, in 2009.
Lesotho ranks 180th 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 234.00 million | — |
| 1994 | 251.00 million | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 366.00 million | +45.8% |
| 1996 | 382.00 million | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 327.00 million | -14.4% |
| 1998 | 291.00 million | -11.0% |
| 1999 | 251.00 million | -13.7% |
| 2000 | 274.00 million | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 230.00 million | -16.1% |
| 2002 | 187.00 million | -18.7% |
| 2003 | 28.00 million | -85.0% |
| 2004 | 25.00 million | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 24.00 million | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 22.00 million | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 49.00 million | +122.7% |
| 2008 | 26.00 million | -46.9% |
| 2009 | 18.00 million | -30.8% |
| 2010 | 21.00 million | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 71.00 million | +238.1% |
| 2012 | 18.00 million | -74.6% |
| 2013 | 34.02 million | +89.0% |
| 2014 | 22.48 million | -33.9% |
| 2015 | 29.27 million | +30.2% |
| 2016 | 104.71 million | +257.8% |
| 2017 | 156.44 million | +49.4% |
| 2018 | 183.29 million | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 105.25 million | -42.6% |
| 2020 | 98.95 million | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 139.82 million | +41.3% |
| 2022 | 211.18 million | +51.0% |
| 2023 | 223.89 million | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 452.85 million | +102.3% |
| 2025 | 289.65 million | -36.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 289.65 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.25 billion, 9% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 289.65 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.17 billion, 25% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 300.29 million | 234.00 million | 382.00 million | 7 |
| 2000s | 88.30 million | 18.00 million | 274.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.55 million | 18.00 million | 183.29 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 236.06 million | 98.95 million | 452.85 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0101 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0549 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Lesotho?
- 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Lesotho was 289.65 million in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 452.85 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.00 million in 2009.
- How does Lesotho rank for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
- Lesotho ranks 180th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 889.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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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The data provides total cross-border liabilities (all instruments) to banks that report the BIS Locational Banking Statistics.