Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Russia
Russia: Financial Markets Efficiency Index was 0.4914 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Russia, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial markets efficiency index in Russia stood at 0.4914.
That represents a change of up 74.4% on the previous year and down 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial markets efficiency index in Russia peaked at 0.9697 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Russia ranks 27th of 183 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0.7332 | — |
| 1991 | 0.8608 | +17.4% |
| 1992 | 0.8608 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.8608 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.768 | -10.8% |
| 1995 | 0.6916 | -9.9% |
| 1996 | 0.6994 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 0.7206 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 0.7262 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 0.8775 | +20.8% |
| 2000 | 0.9697 | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 0.8657 | -10.7% |
| 2002 | 0.7914 | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 0.8445 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 0.8238 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 0.8511 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 0.8776 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 0.8729 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 0.7382 | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 0.8271 | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 0.6577 | -20.5% |
| 2011 | 0.8731 | +32.8% |
| 2012 | 0.509 | -41.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3772 | -25.9% |
| 2014 | 0.5116 | +35.6% |
| 2015 | 0.3683 | -28.0% |
| 2016 | 0.3176 | -13.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2857 | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 0.3153 | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 0.2818 | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 0.4914 | +74.4% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 0.4914 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1876, 2.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Russia's 0.4914 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0675, 7.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7799 | 0.6916 | 0.8775 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8462 | 0.7382 | 0.9697 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4497 | 0.2818 | 0.8731 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4914 | 0.4914 | 0.4914 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More financial sector data for Russia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 34.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 25.48 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 34.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial markets efficiency index in Russia?
- Financial markets efficiency index in Russia was 0.4914 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9697 in 2000.
- What is the lowest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Russia rank for financial markets efficiency index?
- Russia ranks 27th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial markets efficiency index rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Markets Efficiency Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.