Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Belgium
Belgium: Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares was 28.3% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Belgium, 1975–2014
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in %.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 28.3% for stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in 2014.
That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Belgium peaked at 114.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.8%, in 1978.
Belgium ranks 34th of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 6.4% | — |
| 1976 | 7.0% | +9.9% |
| 1977 | 6.0% | -14.3% |
| 1978 | 5.8% | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 7.7% | +33.0% |
| 1980 | 7.7% | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 7.4% | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 12.1% | +62.7% |
| 1983 | 12.2% | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 11.7% | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 10.6% | -9.4% |
| 1986 | 12.9% | +21.4% |
| 1987 | 19.3% | +50.3% |
| 1988 | 14.0% | -27.5% |
| 1989 | 11.3% | -19.1% |
| 1990 | 11.1% | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 9.5% | -14.6% |
| 1992 | 12.1% | +27.5% |
| 1993 | 13.5% | +11.7% |
| 1994 | 15.4% | +14.1% |
| 1995 | 15.0% | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 18.4% | +22.9% |
| 1997 | 20.8% | +12.9% |
| 1998 | 24.2% | +16.2% |
| 1999 | 27.5% | +13.7% |
| 2000 | 21.1% | -23.0% |
| 2001 | 22.8% | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 29.9% | +31.4% |
| 2003 | 23.8% | -20.4% |
| 2004 | 27.5% | +15.3% |
| 2005 | 36.9% | +34.3% |
| 2006 | 34.1% | -7.5% |
| 2007 | 60.1% | +75.9% |
| 2008 | 114.1% | +89.9% |
| 2009 | 47.4% | -58.4% |
| 2010 | 40.0% | -15.7% |
| 2011 | 45.0% | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 33.7% | -25.2% |
| 2013 | 30.8% | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 28.3% | -8.0% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 28.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.7%, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 28.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.7%, 99% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.6% | 5.8% | 7.7% | 5 |
| 1980s | 11.9% | 7.4% | 19.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.8% | 9.5% | 27.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.8% | 21.1% | 114.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.6% | 28.3% | 45.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More financial sector data for Belgium
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 141.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Belgium?
- Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Belgium was 28.3% in 2014, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 114.1% in 2008.
- What is the lowest stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8% in 1978.
- How does Belgium rank for stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares?
- Belgium ranks 34th out of 97 countries with data for 2014.
- Is stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Turnover ratio is the value of domestic shares traded divided by their market capitalization. The value is annualized by multiplying the monthly average by 12.