Stock Markets, LCU in South Africa
South Africa: Stock Markets, LCU was 419.88 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Stock Markets, LCU in South Africa, 2002–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 419.88 for stock markets, lcu in 2026. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 18.7% on the previous year and up 126.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stock markets, lcu in South Africa peaked at 419.88 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 32.12, in 2003.
That places South Africa 19th out of 76 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Stock Markets, LCU in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 35.24 | — |
| 2003 | 32.12 | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 39.81 | +23.9% |
| 2005 | 53.29 | +33.9% |
| 2006 | 76.66 | +43.9% |
| 2007 | 102.01 | +33.1% |
| 2008 | 97.12 | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 84.12 | -13.4% |
| 2010 | 103.15 | +22.6% |
| 2011 | 114.22 | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 126.77 | +11.0% |
| 2013 | 150.92 | +19.0% |
| 2014 | 177.54 | +17.6% |
| 2015 | 187.16 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 185.72 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 197.74 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 203.58 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 202.76 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 195.38 | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 242.32 | +24.0% |
| 2022 | 255.67 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 274.51 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 287.81 | +4.8% |
| 2025 | 353.73 | +22.9% |
| 2026 | 419.88 | +18.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 419.88 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 260.06, 1.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 419.88 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 419.88, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65.05 | 32.12 | 102.01 | 8 |
| 2010s | 164.96 | 103.15 | 203.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 289.9 | 195.38 | 419.88 | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stock markets, lcu in South Africa?
- Stock markets, lcu in South Africa was 419.88 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
- What is the highest stock markets, lcu recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 419.88 in 2026.
- What is the lowest stock markets, lcu recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.12 in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for stock markets, lcu?
- South Africa ranks 19th out of 76 countries with data for 2026.
- Is stock markets, lcu rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as part of Stock Markets, LCU. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Local equity market index valued in local currency unit (LCU) terms