South Africa vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Stocks traded, total value
Stocks traded, total value over time
- South Africa
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 66.5% against 63.9% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 2.6%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ahead.
South Africa ranks 13th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 15th of 104 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.0% | 61.5% | 14.4% | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2010s | 73.6% | 37.2% | 36.3% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 62.1% | 59.8% | 2.3% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stocks traded, total value, South Africa or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- South Africa, at 66.5% against 63.9% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in stocks traded, total value between South Africa and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 2.6%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for stocks traded, total value?
- South Africa ranks 13th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 15th of 104 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as Stocks traded, total value (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The value of shares traded is the total number of shares traded, both domestic and foreign, multiplied by their respective matching prices. Figures are single counted (only one side of the transaction is considered). Companies admitted to listing and admitted to trading are included in the data. Data are end of year values.