23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: 23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total was 131.19 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
23_Liabilities to BIS banks, consolidated, total in Saudi Arabia, 1990–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 131.19 billion for 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.8% on the previous year and up 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in Saudi Arabia peaked at 131.19 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.27 billion, in 1990.
That places Saudi Arabia 31st out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.27 billion | — |
| 1991 | 7.92 billion | +50.2% |
| 1992 | 9.57 billion | +20.9% |
| 1993 | 10.85 billion | +13.4% |
| 1994 | 11.20 billion | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 9.09 billion | -18.8% |
| 1996 | 7.57 billion | -16.7% |
| 1997 | 8.29 billion | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 11.54 billion | +39.2% |
| 1999 | 14.92 billion | +29.2% |
| 2000 | 17.10 billion | +14.6% |
| 2001 | 15.71 billion | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 15.40 billion | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 14.96 billion | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 22.12 billion | +47.9% |
| 2005 | 20.68 billion | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 19.50 billion | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 22.41 billion | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 50.87 billion | +127.0% |
| 2009 | 40.48 billion | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 51.71 billion | +27.7% |
| 2011 | 54.64 billion | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 53.21 billion | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 68.36 billion | +28.5% |
| 2014 | 66.43 billion | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 75.54 billion | +13.7% |
| 2016 | 70.90 billion | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 79.81 billion | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 90.93 billion | +13.9% |
| 2019 | 92.87 billion | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 113.56 billion | +22.3% |
| 2021 | 104.79 billion | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 95.13 billion | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 85.81 billion | -9.8% |
| 2024 | 111.38 billion | +29.8% |
| 2025 | 131.19 billion | +17.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 131.19 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 34.45 billion, 3.8× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 131.19 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.66 billion, 28.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.62 billion | 5.27 billion | 14.92 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.92 billion | 14.96 billion | 50.87 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.44 billion | 51.71 billion | 92.87 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 106.98 billion | 85.81 billion | 131.19 billion | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in Saudi Arabia?
- 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total in Saudi Arabia was 131.19 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 131.19 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.27 billion in 1990.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 31st out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 23_liabilities to bis banks, consolidated, total rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.