India vs South Africa: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies
India
266.9%
in 2025
South Africa
327.2%
in 2025
India rank
3rd
South Africa rank
2nd
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies over time
- India
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 327.2% against 266.9% in India, a difference of 60.3%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times India's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
India ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 2nd of 99 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 72.2% | 175.8% | 103.6% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 88.5% | 239.7% | 151.2% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 139.8% | 285.4% | 145.6% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher market capitalization of listed domestic companies, India or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 327.2% against 266.9% in India as of 2025.
- What is the difference in market capitalization of listed domestic companies between India and South Africa?
- 60.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Africa?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do India and South Africa rank globally for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- India ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 2nd of 99 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values.