22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total was 232.36 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Vanuatu, 1993–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2025, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Vanuatu stood at 232.36 million.
That represents a change of up 14.8% on the previous year and up 22.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Vanuatu peaked at 1.66 billion in 1997 and was at its lowest, 81.00 million, in 2009.
Vanuatu ranks 183rd 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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 368.00 million | — |
| 1994 | 222.00 million | -39.7% |
| 1995 | 123.00 million | -44.6% |
| 1996 | 137.00 million | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 1.66 billion | +1111.7% |
| 1998 | 1.52 billion | -8.3% |
| 1999 | 1.59 billion | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 1.01 billion | -36.4% |
| 2001 | 926.00 million | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 1.24 billion | +33.6% |
| 2003 | 668.00 million | -46.0% |
| 2004 | 156.00 million | -76.6% |
| 2005 | 144.00 million | -7.7% |
| 2006 | 301.00 million | +109.0% |
| 2007 | 162.00 million | -46.2% |
| 2008 | 126.00 million | -22.2% |
| 2009 | 81.00 million | -35.7% |
| 2010 | 124.00 million | +53.1% |
| 2011 | 112.00 million | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 147.00 million | +31.2% |
| 2013 | 187.63 million | +27.6% |
| 2014 | 179.17 million | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 189.92 million | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 300.10 million | +58.0% |
| 2017 | 269.05 million | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 342.33 million | +27.2% |
| 2019 | 271.58 million | -20.7% |
| 2020 | 510.18 million | +87.9% |
| 2021 | 197.08 million | -61.4% |
| 2022 | 206.79 million | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 198.90 million | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 202.49 million | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 232.36 million | +14.8% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 232.36 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.25 billion, 7% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 232.36 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.05 billion, 5% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Vanuatu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +1111.7% | 137.00 million | 1.66 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 803.43 million | 123.00 million | 1.66 billion | 7 |
| 2000s | 481.40 million | 81.00 million | 1.24 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 212.28 million | 112.00 million | 342.33 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 257.97 million | 197.08 million | 510.18 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 180 Lesotho 289.65 million compare
- 181 Eritrea 264.47 million compare
- 182 South Sudan 264.12 million compare
- 184 Syria 213.24 million compare
- 185 Micronesia (country) 173.99 million compare
- 186 East Timor 168.12 million compare
More reference data data for Vanuatu
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0174 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0819 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0994 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0994 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0658 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4612 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5857 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Vanuatu?
- 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Vanuatu was 232.36 million in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 1.66 billion in 1997.
- What is the lowest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.00 million in 2009.
- How does Vanuatu rank for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
- Vanuatu ranks 183rd out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.