Stock Markets, US$ in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Stock Markets, US$ was 169.03 in 2026. ▲ Rising
Stock Markets, US$ in United Kingdom, 1990–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
In 2026, stock markets, us$ in United Kingdom stood at 169.03. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.9% on the previous year and up 58.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stock markets, us$ in United Kingdom peaked at 169.03 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 43.49, in 1990.
That places United Kingdom 41st out of 77 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Stock Markets, US$ in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 43.49 | — |
| 1991 | 46.88 | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 48.22 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 48.99 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 53.9 | +10.0% |
| 1995 | 58.13 | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 66.25 | +14.0% |
| 1997 | 81.93 | +23.7% |
| 1998 | 97.26 | +18.7% |
| 1999 | 105.54 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 103.27 | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 86.34 | -16.4% |
| 2002 | 74.45 | -13.8% |
| 2003 | 72.45 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 92.27 | +27.4% |
| 2005 | 105.13 | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 124.69 | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 148.01 | +18.7% |
| 2008 | 114.36 | -22.7% |
| 2009 | 81.93 | -28.4% |
| 2010 | 97.4 | +18.9% |
| 2011 | 105.86 | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 105.85 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 119.9 | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 131.75 | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 122.82 | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 106.74 | -13.1% |
| 2017 | 116.4 | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 120.98 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 114.06 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 100.49 | -11.9% |
| 2021 | 122.98 | +22.4% |
| 2022 | 112.75 | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 115.44 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 126.08 | +9.2% |
| 2025 | 143.41 | +13.7% |
| 2026 | 169.03 | +17.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 169.03 is below the median for high income countries, which is 183.59, 92% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 169.03 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 186.53, 91% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65.06 | 43.49 | 105.54 | 10 |
| 2000s | 100.29 | 72.45 | 148.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 114.18 | 97.4 | 131.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127.17 | 100.49 | 169.03 | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stock markets, us$ in United Kingdom?
- Stock markets, us$ in United Kingdom was 169.03 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
- What is the highest stock markets, us$ recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 169.03 in 2026.
- What is the lowest stock markets, us$ recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.49 in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom rank for stock markets, us$?
- United Kingdom ranks 41st out of 77 countries with data for 2026.
- Is stock markets, us$ rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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, US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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