22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total was 110.73 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Sierra Leone, 1993–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2025, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Sierra Leone stood at 110.73 million.
The figure is up 44.3% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Sierra Leone peaked at 585.07 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 5.00 million, in 2003.
That places Sierra Leone 189th out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 78.00 million | — |
| 1994 | 75.00 million | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 127.00 million | +69.3% |
| 1996 | 37.00 million | -70.9% |
| 1997 | 17.00 million | -54.1% |
| 1998 | 21.00 million | +23.5% |
| 1999 | 7.00 million | -66.7% |
| 2000 | 12.00 million | +71.4% |
| 2001 | 17.00 million | +41.7% |
| 2002 | 7.00 million | -58.8% |
| 2003 | 5.00 million | -28.6% |
| 2004 | 15.00 million | +200.0% |
| 2005 | 34.00 million | +126.7% |
| 2006 | 30.00 million | -11.8% |
| 2007 | 132.00 million | +340.0% |
| 2008 | 93.00 million | -29.5% |
| 2009 | 66.00 million | -29.0% |
| 2010 | 76.00 million | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 148.00 million | +94.7% |
| 2012 | 99.00 million | -33.1% |
| 2013 | 473.37 million | +378.1% |
| 2014 | 565.29 million | +19.4% |
| 2015 | 442.31 million | -21.8% |
| 2016 | 585.07 million | +32.3% |
| 2017 | 388.89 million | -33.5% |
| 2018 | 273.71 million | -29.6% |
| 2019 | 165.21 million | -39.6% |
| 2020 | 183.73 million | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 197.68 million | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 90.42 million | -54.3% |
| 2023 | 82.65 million | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 76.74 million | -7.1% |
| 2025 | 110.73 million | +44.3% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 110.73 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 382.57 million, 29% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 110.73 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.17 billion, 9% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Sierra Leone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +378.1% | 99.00 million | 473.37 million |
| 2007 | +340.0% | 30.00 million | 132.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.71 million | 7.00 million | 127.00 million | 7 |
| 2000s | 41.10 million | 5.00 million | 132.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 321.68 million | 76.00 million | 585.07 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 123.66 million | 76.74 million | 197.68 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 186 East Timor 168.12 million compare
- 187 Gambia 151.39 million compare
- 188 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 119.69 million compare
- 190 Comoros 96.15 million compare
- 191 Solomon Islands 80.87 million compare
- 192 Tonga 71.18 million compare
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Sierra Leone?
- 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Sierra Leone was 110.73 million in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 585.07 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.00 million in 2003.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
- Sierra Leone ranks 189th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.