23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total in New Zealand
New Zealand: 23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total was 48.56 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
48.56 billion
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
45th
of 209 countries
All-time high
48.56 billion
in 2025
All-time low
6.40 billion
in 1994
Years of data
36
1990–2025
23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total in New Zealand, 1990–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2025, 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in New Zealand stood at 48.56 billion. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in New Zealand peaked at 48.56 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.40 billion, in 1994.
New Zealand ranks 45th of 209 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11.73 billion | — |
| 1991 | 10.62 billion | -9.5% |
| 1992 | 10.11 billion | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 9.05 billion | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 6.40 billion | -29.3% |
| 1995 | 7.77 billion | +21.4% |
| 1996 | 8.51 billion | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 12.35 billion | +45.1% |
| 1998 | 11.17 billion | -9.5% |
| 1999 | 9.75 billion | -12.7% |
| 2000 | 9.40 billion | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 15.18 billion | +61.5% |
| 2002 | 13.08 billion | -13.8% |
| 2003 | 12.10 billion | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 19.40 billion | +60.4% |
| 2005 | 26.09 billion | +34.5% |
| 2006 | 23.29 billion | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 26.83 billion | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 32.52 billion | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 28.82 billion | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 35.10 billion | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 35.34 billion | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 34.14 billion | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 33.80 billion | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 34.52 billion | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 33.30 billion | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 34.55 billion | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 38.91 billion | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 32.31 billion | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 35.62 billion | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 36.91 billion | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 39.21 billion | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 38.89 billion | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 41.80 billion | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 45.32 billion | +8.4% |
| 2025 | 48.56 billion | +7.2% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 48.56 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 34.45 billion, 1.4× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 48.56 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.90 billion, 12.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.75 billion | 6.40 billion | 12.35 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.67 billion | 9.40 billion | 32.52 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.76 billion | 32.31 billion | 38.91 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.78 billion | 36.91 billion | 48.56 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 42.17 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in New Zealand?
- 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in New Zealand was 48.56 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 48.56 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.40 billion in 1994.
- How does New Zealand rank for 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total?
- New Zealand ranks 45th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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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About this data
The data provides total international liabilities (all instruments) to banks that report the BIS Consolidated Banking Statistics.