Stocks traded, total value (% of GDP) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Stocks traded, total value (% of GDP) was 52.8% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Stocks traded, total value in Netherlands, 1975–2014
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2014, stocks traded, total value in Netherlands stood at 52.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stocks traded, total value in Netherlands peaked at 180.6% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 1980.
Netherlands ranks 17th of 104 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Stocks traded, total value (% of GDP) in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 4.7% | — |
| 1976 | 5.4% | +13.2% |
| 1977 | 6.2% | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 6.4% | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 2.6% | -59.3% |
| 1980 | 2.4% | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 2.4% | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 3.1% | +26.8% |
| 1983 | 6.2% | +99.0% |
| 1984 | 7.7% | +24.8% |
| 1985 | 14.0% | +82.2% |
| 1986 | 16.7% | +19.1% |
| 1987 | 18.2% | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 11.5% | -36.6% |
| 1989 | 18.9% | +64.3% |
| 1990 | 13.7% | -27.5% |
| 1991 | 13.0% | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 12.3% | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 14.4% | +17.8% |
| 1994 | 20.0% | +38.6% |
| 1995 | 25.6% | +27.8% |
| 1996 | 38.0% | +48.5% |
| 1997 | 59.5% | +56.7% |
| 1998 | 92.3% | +55.2% |
| 1999 | 93.8% | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 155.7% | +66.1% |
| 2001 | 105.4% | -32.3% |
| 2002 | 111.1% | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 92.5% | -16.7% |
| 2004 | 95.1% | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 86.4% | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 122.1% | +41.3% |
| 2007 | 180.6% | +47.9% |
| 2008 | 101.3% | -43.9% |
| 2009 | 61.7% | -39.1% |
| 2010 | 65.4% | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 56.7% | -13.3% |
| 2012 | 49.4% | -12.9% |
| 2013 | 53.9% | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 52.8% | -2.0% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 52.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.4%, 3.7× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 52.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.4%, 7.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.1% | 2.6% | 6.4% | 5 |
| 1980s | 10.1% | 2.4% | 18.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.2% | 12.3% | 93.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 111.2% | 61.7% | 180.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.6% | 49.4% | 65.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More financial sector data for Netherlands
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 174.01 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 127.06 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 174.01 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stocks traded, total value in Netherlands?
- Stocks traded, total value in Netherlands was 52.8% in 2014, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest stocks traded, total value recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 180.6% in 2007.
- What is the lowest stocks traded, total value recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 1980.
- How does Netherlands rank for stocks traded, total value?
- Netherlands ranks 17th out of 104 countries with data for 2014.
- Is stocks traded, total value rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Stocks traded, total value (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.