22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total was 6.26 trillion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.26 trillion
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
2nd
of 209 countries
All-time high
6.45 trillion
in 2023
All-time low
749.03 billion
in 1993
Years of data
33
1993–2025
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in United Kingdom, 1993–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2025, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in United Kingdom stood at 6.26 trillion.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in United Kingdom peaked at 6.45 trillion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 749.03 billion, in 1993.
United Kingdom ranks 2nd of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 749.03 billion | — |
| 1994 | 839.87 billion | +12.1% |
| 1995 | 967.21 billion | +15.2% |
| 1996 | 1.01 trillion | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 1.09 trillion | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 1.21 trillion | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 1.27 trillion | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 1.38 trillion | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 1.62 trillion | +16.8% |
| 2002 | 1.63 trillion | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 2.09 trillion | +28.0% |
| 2004 | 2.73 trillion | +30.6% |
| 2005 | 3.23 trillion | +18.5% |
| 2006 | 3.74 trillion | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 5.06 trillion | +35.3% |
| 2008 | 6.21 trillion | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 4.78 trillion | -23.0% |
| 2010 | 4.75 trillion | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 4.99 trillion | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 4.95 trillion | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 4.35 trillion | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 4.20 trillion | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 3.92 trillion | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 3.76 trillion | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 3.64 trillion | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 4.28 trillion | +17.3% |
| 2019 | 4.17 trillion | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 4.88 trillion | +17.0% |
| 2021 | 5.34 trillion | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 5.92 trillion | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 6.45 trillion | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 6.20 trillion | -3.9% |
| 2025 | 6.26 trillion | +0.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 6.26 trillion is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.65 billion, 137.1× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 6.26 trillion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.74 billion, 424.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.02 trillion | 749.03 billion | 1.27 trillion | 7 |
| 2000s | 3.25 trillion | 1.38 trillion | 6.21 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.30 trillion | 3.64 trillion | 4.99 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.84 trillion | 4.88 trillion | 6.45 trillion | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 1 United States 8.58 trillion compare
- 3 France 2.56 trillion compare
- 4 Cayman Islands 2.40 trillion compare
- 5 Germany 2.24 trillion compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in United Kingdom?
- 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in United Kingdom was 6.26 trillion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.45 trillion in 2023.
- What is the lowest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 749.03 billion in 1993.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
- United Kingdom ranks 2nd out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.