In 2025, stock markets in the United States accounted for roughly ** percent of world stocks. The next largest country by stock market share was China, followed by the European Union as a whole. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ are the largest stock exchange operators worldwide. What is a stock exchange? The first modern publicly traded company was the Dutch East Industry Company, which sold shares to the general public to fund expeditions to Asia. Since then, groups of companies have formed exchanges in which brokers and dealers can come together and make transactions in one space. Stock market indices group companies trading on a given exchange, giving an idea of how they evolve in real time. Appeal of stock ownership Over half of adults in the United States are investing money in the stock market. Stocks are an attractive investment because the possible return is higher than offered by other financial instruments.

The average for 2022 based on 74 countries was 1244.55 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the USA: 40297.98 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Bermuda: 0.21 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The market capitalization of companies in the United States was almost six times than that of China as of June 2025, making up a large share of the world's total market capitalization. Listed companies in the U.S. had a total market capitalization of nearly ** trillion U.S. dollars - against ** trillion U.S. dollars recorded by China. Japan followed as the next country in the ranking of nearly ***** trillion U.S. dollars.

The average for 2021 based on 87 countries was 32.21 percent. The highest value was in Venezuela: 991.39 percent and the lowest value was in Botswana: -6.38 percent. The indicator is available from 1984 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of 2024, the United States was the country with the highest participation rate in stock markets. Approximately 185 million Americans - more than one in two - was invested in the stock market, either by direct retail investing or through financial vehicles like life insurance and pension funds. Canada was the second country in the ranking, with nearly 100 million shareholders, followed by the India, where 86 million individuals were invested in stock markets.

Malawi was the African country with the best-performing stock market in 2022. That year, the Malawian stock exchange grew by around 36 percent compared to the previous year. Egypt and Zambia followed with a performance of 22.2 percent and 21.1 percent, respectively. On the other hand, the stock market in Kenya and Morocco contacted by almost 24 and 20 percent in 2022, respectively.

The average for 2022 based on 72 countries was 33.12 percent. The highest value was in China: 283.04 percent and the lowest value was in Luxembourg: 0.09 percent. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dataset provides values for FOREIGN STOCK INVESTMENT reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Between 2015 and 2025, the S&P 500 recorded a ** percent annualized return, the highest among major stock markets worldwide. Second in the ranking were Bovespa and BSE Sensex, the main indices for the Brazilian and for the Indian stock markets, with ** percent annualized returns.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 40151 points on June 27, 2025, gaining 1.43% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.44% and is up 1.43% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

Key information about Japan Market Capitalization

• Japan Market Capitalization accounted for 6,358.159 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with a percentage of 6,419.508 USD bn in the previous month
• Japan Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 6,919.601 USD bn in Sep 2021 and a record low of 4.473 USD bn in Aug 1957

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Japan Exchange Group Inc. provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Market Capitalization covers Tokyo Stock Exchange only, which is not the only equity market in the country but is highly representative. Before July 2013 Total Market Capitalization of TSE covers TSE 1st Section Shares, 2nd Section Shares and Mothers Shares. Since July 2013, Total Market Capitalization of TSE also covers Market Capitalization of Tokyo Pro Market Shares, JASDAQ Standard Shares and JASDAQ Growth Shares. On April 2022, the stock market was restructured into three new market segments (Prime Market, Standard Market, and Growth Market) replacing previous four market divisions: 1st Section, 2nd Section, Mothers, and JASDAQ (Standard and Growth).

Graph and download economic data for Stocks, Value of Shares Sold on the New York Stock Exchange for United States (M11003USM144NNBR) from Jan 1885 to Dec 1920 about stock market and USA.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of almost ** trillion U.S. dollars as of June 2025. The following three exchanges were the NASDAQ, PINK Exchange, and the Frankfurt Exchange. What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange is a marketplace where stockbrokers, traders, buyers, and sellers can trade in equities products. The largest exchanges have thousands of listed companies. These companies sell shares of their business, giving the general public the opportunity to invest in them. The oldest stock exchange worldwide is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, founded in the late sixteenth century. Other functions of a stock exchange Since these are publicly traded companies, every firm listed on a stock exchange has had an initial public offering (IPO). The largest IPOs can raise billions of dollars in equity for the firm involved. Related to stock exchanges are derivatives exchanges, where stock options, futures contracts, and other derivatives can be traded.

The average for 2020 based on 28 countries was 47.89 percent. The highest value was in Japan: 82.65 percent and the lowest value was in Zambia: 5 percent. The indicator is available from 1998 to 2020. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Key information about Japan Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• Japan Market Capitalization accounted for 163.5 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a percentage of 146.5 % in the previous year
• Japan Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1994 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 163.5 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 47.3 % in Dec 2002

CEIC calculates annual Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Japan Exchange Group Inc. provides Market Capitalization in local currency. Economic and Social Research Institute provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Market Capitalization covers Tokyo Stock Exchange only, which is not the only equity market in the country but is highly representative. Before July 2013 Total Market Capitalization of TSE covers TSE 1st Section Shares, 2nd Section Shares and Mothers Shares. Since July 2013, Total Market Capitalization of TSE also covers Market Capitalization of Tokyo Pro Market Shares, JASDAQ Standard Shares and JASDAQ Growth Shares. On April 2022, the stock market was restructured into three new market segments (Prime Market, Standard Market, and Growth Market) replacing previous four market divisions: 1st Section, 2nd Section, Mothers, and JASDAQ (Standard and Growth).


Further information about Japan Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Prime Market recorded a monthly P/E ratio of 19.9 in Feb 2025
• Nikkei 225 Stock closed at 33,189.0 points in Jun 2023

Key information about United States Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• United States Market Capitalization accounted for 155.0 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2022, compared with a percentage of 205.0 % in the previous year
• US Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1975 to Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 205.0 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 36.7 % in Dec 1978

The World Bank provides annual Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP. Market Capitalization includes domestic companies listed at the end of the year and excludes investment companies, mutual funds and other collective investment vehicles

Key information about Vietnam Market Capitalization

• Vietnam Market Capitalization accounted for 220.052 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with a percentage of 216.705 USD bn in the previous month
• Vietnam Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 2010 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 255.722 USD bn in Mar 2022 and a record low of 21.787 USD bn in Dec 2011

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The State Bank of Vietnam period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Market Capitalization covers Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange only, which is the main stock market in Vietnam.

Poland Market Capitalization: WSE: Main Market data was reported at 1,916,522.040 PLN mn in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,865,244.560 PLN mn for Mar 2025. Poland Market Capitalization: WSE: Main Market data is updated monthly, averaging 1,015,893.030 PLN mn from Aug 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 213 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,916,522.040 PLN mn in Apr 2025 and a record low of 366,221.110 PLN mn in Feb 2009. Poland Market Capitalization: WSE: Main Market data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Warsaw Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.Z003: Warsaw Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization.

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