23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total in Iceland
Iceland: 23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total was 3.08 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.08 billion
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
106th
of 209 countries
All-time high
76.92 billion
in 2008
All-time low
1.89 billion
in 1995
Years of data
36
1990–2025
23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total in Iceland, 1990–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 3.08 billion for 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in 2025.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 48.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in Iceland peaked at 76.92 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.89 billion, in 1995.
Iceland ranks 106th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.03 billion | — |
| 1991 | 2.04 billion | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 2.29 billion | +12.0% |
| 1993 | 2.27 billion | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 1.91 billion | -15.5% |
| 1995 | 1.89 billion | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 1.99 billion | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 2.12 billion | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 2.95 billion | +39.6% |
| 1999 | 3.79 billion | +28.2% |
| 2000 | 4.78 billion | +26.3% |
| 2001 | 5.63 billion | +17.8% |
| 2002 | 5.49 billion | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 7.12 billion | +29.7% |
| 2004 | 9.51 billion | +33.6% |
| 2005 | 15.46 billion | +62.7% |
| 2006 | 27.40 billion | +77.2% |
| 2007 | 41.94 billion | +53.1% |
| 2008 | 76.92 billion | +83.4% |
| 2009 | 26.56 billion | -65.5% |
| 2010 | 26.11 billion | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 11.71 billion | -55.2% |
| 2012 | 9.59 billion | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 7.15 billion | -25.4% |
| 2014 | 6.50 billion | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 5.99 billion | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 7.01 billion | +16.9% |
| 2017 | 6.04 billion | -13.9% |
| 2018 | 2.42 billion | -60.0% |
| 2019 | 2.42 billion | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 2.41 billion | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 2.57 billion | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 2.52 billion | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 2.82 billion | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 3.26 billion | +15.6% |
| 2025 | 3.08 billion | -5.4% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 3.08 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 34.45 billion, 9% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 3.08 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.89 billion, 24% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.33 billion | 1.89 billion | 3.79 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.08 billion | 4.78 billion | 76.92 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.49 billion | 2.42 billion | 26.11 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.78 billion | 2.41 billion | 3.26 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in Iceland?
- 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in Iceland was 3.08 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 76.92 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.89 billion in 1995.
- How does Iceland rank for 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total?
- Iceland ranks 106th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The data provides total international liabilities (all instruments) to banks that report the BIS Consolidated Banking Statistics.