Stocks traded, total value in United States of America
United States of America: Stocks traded, total value was 180.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Stocks traded, total value in United States of America, 1975–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, stocks traded, total value in United States of America stood at 180.3%.
That represents a change of up 24.0% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stocks traded, total value in United States of America peaked at 319.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 8.0%, in 1977.
United States of America ranks 4th of 104 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Stocks traded, total value in United States of America, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 8.1% | — |
| 1976 | 9.3% | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 8.0% | -13.9% |
| 1978 | 9.6% | +20.5% |
| 1979 | 10.3% | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 14.3% | +38.6% |
| 1981 | 13.0% | -9.6% |
| 1982 | 15.2% | +17.2% |
| 1983 | 21.9% | +44.3% |
| 1984 | 27.5% | +25.2% |
| 1985 | 33.9% | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 47.6% | +40.7% |
| 1987 | 59.3% | +24.4% |
| 1988 | 37.5% | -36.7% |
| 1989 | 41.5% | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 34.1% | -17.9% |
| 1991 | 34.7% | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 38.8% | +11.7% |
| 1993 | 50.1% | +29.0% |
| 1994 | 50.1% | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 67.8% | +35.4% |
| 1996 | 86.3% | +27.3% |
| 1997 | 108.0% | +25.2% |
| 1998 | 135.8% | +25.7% |
| 1999 | 195.4% | +43.9% |
| 2000 | 290.5% | +48.7% |
| 2001 | 197.4% | -32.1% |
| 2002 | 156.0% | -20.9% |
| 2003 | 140.1% | -10.2% |
| 2004 | 156.4% | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 197.8% | +26.5% |
| 2006 | 221.4% | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 296.1% | +33.7% |
| 2008 | 319.9% | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 237.0% | -25.9% |
| 2010 | 239.4% | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 263.1% | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 199.0% | -24.4% |
| 2013 | 197.0% | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 221.4% | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 226.3% | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 223.7% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 202.9% | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 237.5% | +17.1% |
| 2019 | 168.7% | -29.0% |
| 2020 | 192.2% | +13.9% |
| 2021 | 193.4% | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 170.1% | -12.0% |
| 2023 | 134.0% | -21.2% |
| 2024 | 145.4% | +8.5% |
| 2025 | 180.3% | +24.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.1% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 5 |
| 1980s | 31.2% | 13.0% | 59.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 80.1% | 34.1% | 195.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 221.2% | 140.1% | 319.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 217.9% | 168.7% | 263.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 169.2% | 134.0% | 193.4% | 6 |
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More financial sector data for United States of America
- 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 stocks traded, total value in United States of America?
- Stocks traded, total value in United States of America was 180.3% in 2025, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest stocks traded, total value recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 319.9% in 2008.
- What is the lowest stocks traded, total value recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.0% in 1977.
- How does United States of America rank for stocks traded, total value?
- United States of America ranks 4th out of 104 countries with data for 2025.
- Is stocks traded, total value rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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.