Stock Trading Activity Statistics in Egypt (2026)
In 2024, the total value of stocks traded in Egypt stood at 5.2% of GDP of GDP, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 5% of GDP in 2023 to 5.2% of GDP in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points). Egypt ranks #7 of 16 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #32 of 78 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 5.2% of GDP (2024)
- Stock Trading Activity in Egypt as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +0.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 5% of GDP in 2023 to 5.2% of GDP in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2006)
- 45% of GDP (2006)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 45% of GDP in 2006 to 5.2% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2008)
- 58.9% of GDP (2008)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 5.2% of GDP.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #7 of 16 (2024)
- Egypt ranks 7 of 16 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #32 of 78 (2024)
- Egypt ranks 32 of 78 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 8.7% of GDP (2024)
- Egypt (5.2% of GDP) is below the average of 8.7% of GDP across the 16 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares (%) (2024)
- 47.7% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Egypt (2024)
- 74.6% (2024)
- 74.6% of the population in Egypt used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 116.5 million (2024)
- Egypt had a population of 116.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2006–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.2% | +0.2 pp |
| 2023 | 5% | +2.7 pp |
| 2022 | 2.4% | −2.6 pp |
| 2021 | 4.9% | +0.8 pp |
| 2020 | 4.2% | +0.8 pp |
| 2019 | 3.4% | −2.2 pp |
| 2018 | 5.5% | −0.3 pp |
| 2017 | 5.8% | +2.8 pp |
| 2016 | 3% | −1.4 pp |
| 2015 | 4.5% | −4.2 pp |
| 2014 | 8.7% | +4.2 pp |
| 2013 | 4.4% | −1.7 pp |
| 2012 | 6.1% | −0.6 pp |
| 2011 | 6.7% | −10.3 pp |
| 2010 | 17% | −22.3 pp |
| 2009 | 39.3% | −19.5 pp |
| 2008 | 58.9% | +11.7 pp |
| 2007 | 47.2% | +2.1 pp |
| 2006 | 45% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for total value of stocks traded in Egypt?
The total value of stocks traded in Egypt stood at 5.2% of GDP of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the stock trading activity data for Egypt come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator CM.MKT.TRAD.GD.ZS). The latest observation for Egypt is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has stock trading activity in Egypt changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 45% of GDP in 2006 to 5.2% of GDP in 2024.
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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