Stock Market Capitalization Statistics in Australia (2026)

As of 2025, stock market capitalization in Australia was $2 trillion, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from $1.7 trillion in 2024 to $2 trillion in 2025. Australia ranks #5 of 12 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #12 of 79 globally.

Latest value (2025)
$2 trillion (2025)
Stock Market Capitalization in Australia as of 2025, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2024
+17.9% (2025)
Up from $1.7 trillion in 2024 to $2 trillion in 2025.
CAGR 1990–2025
+8.8% per year (2025)
Compound annual growth rate from $107.9 billion in 1990 to $2 trillion in 2025.
Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
$107.9 billion (1990)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $107.9 billion in 1990 to $2 trillion in 2025.
Record high (2025)
$2 trillion (2025)
The 2025 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Australia.
Rank in East Asia & Pacific
#5 of 12 (2025)
Australia ranks 5 of 12 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#12 of 79 (2025)
Australia ranks 12 of 79 countries with data globally.
East Asia & Pacific average
$3.1 trillion (2025)
Australia ($2 trillion) is below the average of $3.1 trillion across the 12 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
Projected 2026 value
$2.2 trillion (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.2%); not an official figure.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) (2024)
98.9% (2024)
Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
Internet use in Australia (2024)
96.1% (2024)
96.1% of the population in Australia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
27.2 million (2024)
Australia had a population of 27.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Stock Market Capitalization in Australia by year (current US$)
Year current US$ Change
2025 2T+17.9%
2024 1.7T−2.9%
2023 1.8T+6.5%
2022 1.7T−11.0%
2021 1.9T+9.7%
2020 1.7T+15.7%
2019 1.5T+17.8%
2018 1.3T−16.3%
2017 1.5T+18.9%
2016 1.3T+6.9%
2015 1.2T−7.9%
2014 1.3T−5.7%
2013 1.4T−1.5%
2012 1.4T+15.7%
2011 1.2T−17.6%
2010 1.5T+15.3%
2009 1.3T+84.5%
2008 683.9B−47.3%
2007 1.3T+18.5%
2006 1.1T+36.3%
2005 804B+3.6%
2004 776.4B+32.6%
2003 585.5B+54.1%
2002 380.1B+1.3%
2001 375.1B+0.6%
2000 372.8B−12.9%
1999 427.8B+30.1%
1998 328.9B+11.2%
1997 295.8B−5.3%
1996 312.5B+27.4%
1995 245.2B+12.0%
1994 218.9B+7.0%
1993 204.5B+51.3%
1992 135.2B−6.7%
1991 144.8B+34.2%
1990 107.9B
Stock Market Capitalization in Australia, 1990–2025Line chart of 36 observations from 1990 to 2025. Values range from 107.9B to 2T; the series starts at 107.9B in 1990 and ends at 2T in 2025.0500B1T1.5T2T2.5T1990200020102025107.9B2T
Fig. 1 — Stock Market Capitalization in Australia, 1990–2025

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for stock market capitalization in Australia?

Stock market capitalization in Australia stood at $2 trillion in 2025, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How recent is the stock market capitalization data for Australia?

The most recent observation is from 2025. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2025 is the latest available year for Australia.

Where does the stock market capitalization data for Australia come from?

The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator CM.MKT.LCAP.CD). The latest observation for Australia is from 2025; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.

How has stock market capitalization in Australia changed over time?

World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $107.9 billion in 1990 to $2 trillion in 2025.

How does Australia compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?

Australia ranks 5 of 12 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with $2 trillion versus a regional average of $3.1 trillion (latest values per country).

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator CM.MKT.LCAP.CD, retrieved .

Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.

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