Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Germany
Germany: Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares was 45.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Germany, 1975–2024
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Germany stood at 45.2%.
That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and down 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Germany peaked at 377.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 18.7%, in 1979.
Germany ranks 21st of 97 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, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Germany, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 20.4% | — |
| 1976 | 19.8% | -3.1% |
| 1977 | 20.2% | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 22.5% | +11.0% |
| 1979 | 18.7% | -16.9% |
| 1980 | 19.7% | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 21.9% | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 21.5% | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 37.3% | +73.7% |
| 1984 | 34.3% | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 48.0% | +39.9% |
| 1986 | 58.9% | +22.7% |
| 1987 | 194.3% | +229.7% |
| 1988 | 137.7% | -29.1% |
| 1989 | 95.3% | -30.8% |
| 1990 | 152.7% | +60.2% |
| 1991 | 118.1% | -22.7% |
| 1992 | 130.8% | +10.8% |
| 1993 | 119.9% | -8.4% |
| 1994 | 120.9% | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 100.5% | -16.9% |
| 1996 | 22.5% | -77.6% |
| 1997 | 119.8% | +431.4% |
| 1998 | 134.2% | +12.1% |
| 1999 | 91.4% | -31.9% |
| 2000 | 143.8% | +57.4% |
| 2001 | 121.4% | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 127.1% | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 94.3% | -25.8% |
| 2004 | 98.9% | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 107.1% | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 119.1% | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 154.6% | +29.8% |
| 2008 | 377.2% | +144.0% |
| 2009 | 138.3% | -63.3% |
| 2010 | 104.5% | -24.4% |
| 2011 | 132.8% | +27.1% |
| 2012 | 84.1% | -36.7% |
| 2013 | 67.8% | -19.4% |
| 2014 | 73.0% | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 84.2% | +15.3% |
| 2016 | 74.9% | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 63.6% | -15.1% |
| 2018 | 92.8% | +46.0% |
| 2019 | 65.0% | -30.0% |
| 2020 | 80.4% | +23.7% |
| 2021 | 61.0% | -24.1% |
| 2022 | 68.4% | +12.2% |
| 2023 | 47.8% | -30.1% |
| 2024 | 45.2% | -5.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 45.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.7%, 1.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Germany's 45.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.7%, 1.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +431.4% | 22.5% | 119.8% |
| 1987 | +229.7% | 58.9% | 194.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.3% | 18.7% | 22.5% | 5 |
| 1980s | 66.9% | 19.7% | 194.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 111.1% | 22.5% | 152.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 148.2% | 94.3% | 377.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.3% | 63.6% | 132.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.6% | 45.2% | 80.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More financial sector data for Germany
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % 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 84.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Germany?
- Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares in Germany was 45.2% in 2024, 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 377.2% in 2008.
- What is the lowest stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.7% in 1979.
- How does Germany rank for stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares?
- Germany ranks 21st out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.