Equities (Period average, Index) in United States
United States: Equities (Period average, Index) was 167.95 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Equities in United States, 1950–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for equities in United States is 167.95, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 67 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 57.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities in United States peaked at 167.95 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.03, in 1950.
That places United States 17th out of 37 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equities (Period average, Index) in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.03 | — |
| 1951 | 2.42 | +19.1% |
| 1952 | 2.54 | +5.1% |
| 1953 | 2.59 | +1.9% |
| 1954 | 3.13 | +21.0% |
| 1955 | 4.15 | +32.6% |
| 1956 | 4.62 | +11.4% |
| 1957 | 4.46 | -3.5% |
| 1958 | 4.61 | +3.4% |
| 1959 | 5.93 | +28.6% |
| 1960 | 5.8 | -2.2% |
| 1961 | 6.49 | +11.9% |
| 1962 | 6 | -7.5% |
| 1963 | 6.7 | +11.7% |
| 1964 | 7.82 | +16.7% |
| 1965 | 8.54 | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 8.19 | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 8.24 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 8.5 | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 8.22 | -3.2% |
| 1970 | 7.06 | -14.1% |
| 1971 | 8.3 | +17.5% |
| 1972 | 8.92 | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 8.66 | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 7.12 | -17.8% |
| 1975 | 7.53 | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 9.14 | +21.5% |
| 1977 | 8.39 | -8.2% |
| 1978 | 7.69 | -8.3% |
| 1979 | 7.92 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 8.36 | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 8.75 | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 8.29 | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 11.16 | +34.6% |
| 1984 | 11.05 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 12.46 | +12.7% |
| 1986 | 16.81 | +35.0% |
| 1987 | 21.35 | +27.0% |
| 1988 | 19.33 | -9.5% |
| 1989 | 23.53 | +21.7% |
| 1990 | 25.12 | +6.8% |
| 1991 | 27.47 | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 30.8 | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 33.03 | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 35.58 | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 42.14 | +18.5% |
| 1996 | 53.86 | +27.8% |
| 1997 | 69.79 | +29.6% |
| 1998 | 80.89 | +15.9% |
| 1999 | 98.14 | +21.3% |
| 2000 | 100.68 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 95.56 | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 86.53 | -9.4% |
| 2003 | 84.35 | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 96.76 | +14.7% |
| 2005 | 98.92 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 107 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 123.51 | +15.4% |
| 2008 | 105.53 | -14.6% |
| 2009 | 83.24 | -21.1% |
| 2010 | 100 | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 112.22 | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 121.61 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 140.67 | +15.7% |
| 2014 | 157.31 | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 164.97 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 167.95 | +1.8% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 167.95 is above the median for high income countries, which is 162.08, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.65 | 2.03 | 5.93 | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.45 | 5.8 | 8.54 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.07 | 7.06 | 9.14 | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.11 | 8.29 | 23.53 | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.68 | 25.12 | 98.14 | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.21 | 83.24 | 123.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 137.82 | 100 | 167.95 | 7 |
Countries ranked near United States
More financial sector data for United States
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 17.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 89.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 12.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 65.46 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 17.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 89.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 12.2 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equities in United States?
- Equities in United States was 167.95 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 167.95 in 2016.
- What is the lowest equities recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.03 in 1950.
- How does United States rank for equities?
- United States ranks 17th out of 37 countries with data for 2016.
- Is equities rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.