United Kingdom—Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP)
Category: FinanceSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #14 of 79Updated April 2026
Latest Value
97.3%
2022
YoY Change
-18.2%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#14
of 79 countries
Maximum
154.2%
2000
Minimum
63.4%
2008
CAGR
-2.1%
17 years
Last
97.3%
Previous
118.9%
Highest
154.2%
Lowest
63.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
United Kingdom's stock market capitalization (% of gdp) was 97.3% in 2022, ranking #14 out of 79 countries. This represents a -18.2% change from 2021. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 154.2% (2000) and the lowest was 63.4% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.3% | -18.2% |
| 2021 | 118.9% | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 115.7% | -18.0% |
| 2013 | 141.1% | +16.6% |
| 2012 | 121.0% | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 109.6% | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 107.6% | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 115.1% | +81.5% |
| 2008 | 63.4% | -48.8% |
| 2007 | 123.9% | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 139.0% | +16.0% |
| 2005 | 119.9% | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 115.9% | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 117.7% | +13.5% |
| 2002 | 103.7% | -20.1% |
| 2001 | 129.8% | -15.8% |
| 2000 | 154.2% |
Top Countries — Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 1118.2% | 2024 |
| 2 | South Africa | 245.7% | 2024 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 220.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | United States | 216.3% | 2024 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 210.5% | 2024 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 190.9% | 2024 |
| 7 | Japan | 156.7% | 2024 |
| 8 | Canada | 150.4% | 2024 |
| 9 | India | 131.2% | 2024 |
| 10 | Singapore | 116.5% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).