Stock Trading Activity Statistics in South Africa (2026)
As of 2024, the total value of stocks traded in South Africa was 47.9% of GDP of GDP, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 52.4% of GDP in 2023 to 47.9% of GDP in 2024 (−4.6 percentage points). South Africa ranks #1 of 12 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #12 of 78 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 47.9% of GDP (2024)
- Stock Trading Activity in South Africa as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −4.6 pp (2024)
- Down from 52.4% of GDP in 2023 to 47.9% of GDP in 2024 (−4.6 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 6.5% of GDP (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 6.5% of GDP in 1990 to 47.9% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2016)
- 124.4% of GDP (2016)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 47.9% of GDP.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #1 of 12 (2024)
- South Africa ranks 1 of 12 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #12 of 78 (2024)
- South Africa ranks 12 of 78 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 4.4% of GDP (2024)
- South Africa (47.9% of GDP) is above the average of 4.4% of GDP across the 12 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares (%) (2024)
- 25.8% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in South Africa (2024)
- 78.4% (2024)
- 78.4% of the population in South Africa used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 64 million (2024)
- South Africa had a population of 64 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.9% | −4.6 pp |
| 2023 | 52.4% | −5.0 pp |
| 2022 | 57.4% | −4.0 pp |
| 2021 | 61.4% | −25.5 pp |
| 2020 | 86.9% | +13.8 pp |
| 2019 | 73.2% | +0.4 pp |
| 2018 | 72.8% | −34.6 pp |
| 2017 | 107.4% | −17.0 pp |
| 2016 | 124.4% | +56.9 pp |
| 2015 | 67.5% | +3.0 pp |
| 2014 | 64.5% | +6.5 pp |
| 2013 | 57.9% | +5.7 pp |
| 2012 | 52.2% | +2.9 pp |
| 2011 | 49.3% | −17.1 pp |
| 2010 | 66.4% | +0.5 pp |
| 2009 | 66% | +1.9 pp |
| 2008 | 64.1% | −13.3 pp |
| 2007 | 77.4% | +20.2 pp |
| 2006 | 57.2% | +18.6 pp |
| 2005 | 38.5% | +5.8 pp |
| 2004 | 32.7% | +7.8 pp |
| 2003 | 24.9% | −12.0 pp |
| 2002 | 36.9% | +10.8 pp |
| 2001 | 26.1% | −20.3 pp |
| 2000 | 46.5% | −1.6 pp |
| 1999 | 48.1% | +12.6 pp |
| 1998 | 35.5% | +10.6 pp |
| 1997 | 24.9% | +8.6 pp |
| 1996 | 16.3% | +7.0 pp |
| 1995 | 9.3% | +0.6 pp |
| 1994 | 8.7% | +3.3 pp |
| 1993 | 5.4% | +0.4 pp |
| 1992 | 4.9% | −1.0 pp |
| 1991 | 6% | −0.6 pp |
| 1990 | 6.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for total value of stocks traded in South Africa?
The total value of stocks traded in South Africa stood at 47.9% of GDP of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has stock trading activity in South Africa changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 6.5% of GDP in 1990 to 47.9% of GDP in 2024.
How does South Africa compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
South Africa ranks 1 of 12 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 47.9% of GDP versus a regional average of 4.4% of GDP (latest values per country).
Where does South Africa rank globally on stock trading activity?
South Africa ranks 12 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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