Stock Trading Activity Statistics in Australia (2026)
Australia recorded the total value of stocks traded of 48.1% of GDP of GDP in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Down from 51.8% of GDP in 2023 to 48.1% of GDP in 2024 (−3.6 percentage points). Australia ranks #6 of 11 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #11 of 78 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 48.1% of GDP (2024)
- Stock Trading Activity in Australia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −3.6 pp (2024)
- Down from 51.8% of GDP in 2023 to 48.1% of GDP in 2024 (−3.6 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 12.9% of GDP (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 12.9% of GDP in 1990 to 48.1% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2007)
- 160.3% of GDP (2007)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 48.1% of GDP.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #6 of 11 (2024)
- Australia ranks 6 of 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #11 of 78 (2024)
- Australia ranks 11 of 78 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 133.7% of GDP (2024)
- Australia (48.1% of GDP) is below the average of 133.7% of GDP across the 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares (%) (2024)
- 48.7% (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.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.1% | −3.6 pp |
| 2023 | 51.8% | −12.5 pp |
| 2022 | 64.2% | −4.2 pp |
| 2021 | 68.4% | −23.5 pp |
| 2020 | 92% | +32.3 pp |
| 2019 | 59.7% | +5.6 pp |
| 2018 | 54% | −9.3 pp |
| 2017 | 63.3% | −2.3 pp |
| 2016 | 65.6% | +10.3 pp |
| 2015 | 55.3% | +7.6 pp |
| 2014 | 47.7% | −2.0 pp |
| 2013 | 49.7% | −8.6 pp |
| 2012 | 58.3% | −22.1 pp |
| 2011 | 80.4% | −17.7 pp |
| 2010 | 98.2% | +7.8 pp |
| 2009 | 90.3% | +11.0 pp |
| 2008 | 79.3% | −81.0 pp |
| 2007 | 160.3% | +45.7 pp |
| 2006 | 114.6% | +26.6 pp |
| 2005 | 87.9% | −0.6 pp |
| 2004 | 88.5% | −1.5 pp |
| 2003 | 90% | +16.6 pp |
| 2002 | 73.4% | +10.1 pp |
| 2001 | 63.2% | +12.1 pp |
| 2000 | 51.1% | +0.2 pp |
| 1999 | 50.9% | +12.1 pp |
| 1998 | 38.8% | +4.4 pp |
| 1997 | 34.4% | −1.6 pp |
| 1996 | 36.1% | +9.4 pp |
| 1995 | 26.6% | −4.2 pp |
| 1994 | 30.8% | +9.5 pp |
| 1993 | 21.3% | +8.4 pp |
| 1992 | 12.9% | −1.1 pp |
| 1991 | 14% | +1.1 pp |
| 1990 | 12.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for total value of stocks traded in Australia?
The total value of stocks traded in Australia stood at 48.1% of GDP of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has stock trading activity in Australia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 12.9% of GDP in 1990 to 48.1% of GDP in 2024.
How does Australia compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Australia ranks 6 of 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 48.1% of GDP versus a regional average of 133.7% of GDP (latest values per country).
Where does Australia rank globally on stock trading activity?
Australia ranks 11 of 78 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
CM.MKT.TRAD.GD.ZS, 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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