Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in South Africa
South Africa: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 1.40 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.40 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 41.8%
World rank
14th
of 99 countries
All-time high
1.40 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
19.70 billion current US$
in 1976
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in South Africa, 1975–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1.40 trillion current US$ for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 41.8% on the previous year and up 90.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in South Africa peaked at 1.40 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 19.70 billion current US$, in 1976.
South Africa ranks 14th of 99 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 24.10 billion current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 19.70 billion current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1977 | 24.07 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1978 | 30.94 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1979 | 44.46 billion current US$ | +43.7% |
| 1980 | 55.83 billion current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1981 | 74.86 billion current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1982 | 77.85 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 82.76 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1984 | 53.39 billion current US$ | -35.5% |
| 1985 | 55.44 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 102.65 billion current US$ | +85.2% |
| 1987 | 138.79 billion current US$ | +35.2% |
| 1988 | 126.19 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1989 | 145.44 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1990 | 136.87 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 184.71 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1992 | 164.05 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 1993 | 217.10 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1994 | 259.52 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1995 | 277.39 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 241.57 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1997 | 230.04 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 168.54 billion current US$ | -26.7% |
| 1999 | 259.74 billion current US$ | +54.1% |
| 2000 | 204.30 billion current US$ | -21.3% |
| 2001 | 147.47 billion current US$ | -27.8% |
| 2002 | 182.00 billion current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2003 | 260.75 billion current US$ | +43.3% |
| 2004 | 442.52 billion current US$ | +69.7% |
| 2005 | 549.31 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2006 | 711.23 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 2007 | 828.18 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 482.70 billion current US$ | -41.7% |
| 2009 | 799.02 billion current US$ | +65.5% |
| 2010 | 925.01 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 789.04 billion current US$ | -14.7% |
| 2012 | 907.72 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 942.81 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 933.93 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 735.95 billion current US$ | -21.2% |
| 2016 | 951.32 billion current US$ | +29.3% |
| 2017 | 1.23 trillion current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2018 | 865.33 billion current US$ | -29.7% |
| 2019 | 1.06 trillion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2020 | 1.05 trillion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 1.14 trillion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 1.17 trillion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 1.03 trillion current US$ | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 985.70 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2025 | 1.40 trillion current US$ | +41.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.40 trillion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.16 billion current US$, 13.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1.40 trillion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.11 billion current US$, 172.4× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.66 billion current US$ | 19.70 billion current US$ | 44.46 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 91.32 billion current US$ | 53.39 billion current US$ | 145.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 213.95 billion current US$ | 136.87 billion current US$ | 277.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 460.75 billion current US$ | 147.47 billion current US$ | 828.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 933.84 billion current US$ | 735.95 billion current US$ | 1.23 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.13 trillion current US$ | 985.70 billion current US$ | 1.40 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 11 France 2.37 trillion current US$ compare
- 12 Saudi Arabia 2.36 trillion current US$ compare
- 13 Australia 2.05 trillion current US$ compare
- 15 Spain 1.30 trillion current US$ compare
- 16 United Arab Emirates 1.11 trillion current US$ compare
- 17 Netherlands 1.10 trillion current US$ compare
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 market capitalization of listed domestic companies in South Africa?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in South Africa was 1.40 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.40 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.70 billion current US$ in 1976.
- How does South Africa rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- South Africa ranks 14th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.