Equities (Period average, Index) in South Africa
South Africa: Equities (Period average, Index) was 282.2 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Equities in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 282.2 for equities in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.3% on the previous year and up 67.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities in South Africa peaked at 282.2 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.03, in 1961.
That places South Africa 9th out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equities (Period average, Index) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.13 | — |
| 1961 | 3.03 | -3.4% |
| 1962 | 3.71 | +22.3% |
| 1963 | 5.13 | +38.4% |
| 1964 | 6.45 | +25.8% |
| 1965 | 6.69 | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 7.11 | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 7.23 | +1.6% |
| 1968 | 10.14 | +40.2% |
| 1969 | 12.08 | +19.2% |
| 1970 | 7.7 | -36.2% |
| 1971 | 7.03 | -8.7% |
| 1972 | 9.59 | +36.5% |
| 1973 | 11.74 | +22.4% |
| 1974 | 12.96 | +10.4% |
| 1975 | 11.21 | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 9.52 | -15.1% |
| 1977 | 9.24 | -2.9% |
| 1978 | 11.32 | +22.5% |
| 1979 | 15.89 | +40.3% |
| 1980 | 26.48 | +66.7% |
| 1981 | 23.94 | -9.6% |
| 1982 | 20.13 | -15.9% |
| 1983 | 28.19 | +40.0% |
| 1984 | 29.09 | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 31.31 | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 42.48 | +35.7% |
| 1987 | 57.45 | +35.2% |
| 1988 | 43.16 | -24.9% |
| 1989 | 57.69 | +33.7% |
| 1990 | 63.11 | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 67.57 | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 71.15 | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 81.45 | +14.5% |
| 1994 | 114.37 | +40.4% |
| 1995 | 117.39 | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 141.65 | +20.7% |
| 1997 | 146.55 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 138.65 | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 146.44 | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 168.87 | +15.3% |
| 2001 | 169.31 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 41.86 | -75.3% |
| 2003 | 36.55 | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 44.65 | +22.2% |
| 2005 | 59.17 | +32.5% |
| 2006 | 83.87 | +41.8% |
| 2007 | 111.4 | +32.8% |
| 2008 | 103.44 | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 84.31 | -18.5% |
| 2010 | 100 | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 109.19 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 120.57 | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 141.6 | +17.4% |
| 2014 | 164.77 | +16.4% |
| 2015 | 168.88 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 159.03 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 163.74 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 160.88 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 139.03 | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 124.83 | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 148.31 | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 175.22 | +18.1% |
| 2023 | 248.13 | +41.6% |
| 2024 | 251.25 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 282.2 | +12.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 282.2 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 153.88, 1.8× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.47 | 3.03 | 12.08 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.62 | 7.03 | 15.89 | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.99 | 20.13 | 57.69 | 10 |
| 1990s | 108.83 | 63.11 | 146.55 | 10 |
| 2000s | 90.34 | 36.55 | 169.31 | 10 |
| 2010s | 142.77 | 100 | 168.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 204.99 | 124.83 | 282.2 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More financial sector data for South Africa
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 10.08 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equities in South Africa?
- Equities in South Africa was 282.2 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 282.2 in 2025.
- What is the lowest equities recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.03 in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for equities?
- South Africa ranks 9th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is equities rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Equities (Period average, Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices dataset presents country-specific information on share prices, providing insights into equity markets. These data are compiled using nationally defined methodologies and are not based on a standardized definition across countries.