BIS Data Portal
Official global monetary and financial statistics from the Bank for International Settlements.
What it is
The Bank for International Settlements portal provides global monetary and financial statistics compiled in cooperation with central banks and other national authorities. It offers portal exploration, a Statistics Explorer, an SDMX API, and bulk downloads.
Best for
Researchers, policy professionals, and analysts examining global monetary and financial conditions
Data coverage & key features
BIS statistics on monetary and financial conditions, including data compiled with central banks and national authorities.
- Global statistics portal
- Statistics Explorer
- SDMX API
- Bulk downloads
Pricing
Public access is available through the BIS Data Portal. Check the provider’s current terms of permitted use before reuse.
Pricing may change. Confirm terms and pricing directly with the provider.
Who should use it
People whose work matches: Researchers, policy professionals, and analysts examining global monetary and financial conditions. Compare the data coverage and provider terms to your specific use case.
Who should avoid it
Avoid relying on this tool alone if its published coverage, geography, methodology, pricing, or access model does not fit your needs. Verify the provider’s current documentation before subscribing or making decisions.
Pros
- Official intergovernmental source
- API and bulk-download access
Cons & considerations
- Dataset scope and release timing vary by series
- Review metadata and permitted-use terms for each dataset
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