Canada Stock Turnover Ratio
Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares CM.MKT.TRNR
Canada's stock turnover ratio was 63.63% in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Canada's stock turnover ratio stood at 63.63% in 2025, a decline of +0.08pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.63% by 2025. Canada ranked 10th globally.
Canada's stock turnover ratio has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 48 years, with the indicator experiencing a substantial increase from its all-time trough of 3.83% in 1977 to a peak of 145.40% in 2008. The ratio has since declined to 63.63% in 2025, ranking Canada tenth globally. In comparison, the United States reported a stock turnover ratio of 65.85% in 2025, a value that Canada trails by a margin of 2.22%. The stark contrast in performance between Canada's peak and trough years underscores the country's volatile market environment. The decline from the 2008 peak may be attributed to various factors, including market corrections and regulatory changes. A sustained economic downturn or a significant shift in market sentiment could potentially alter the trajectory of Canada's stock turnover ratio, with a potential decrease in the ratio if investors become increasingly risk-averse.
Data & projection
| Year | Stock Turnover Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 59.30% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 61.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 63.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 63.63% | −0.08pp | #10 |
| 2024 | 63.71% | −1.47pp | #58 |
| 2023 | 65.18% | −16.29pp | #63 |
| 2022 | 81.47% | +15.16pp | #68 |
| 2021 | 66.31% | −7.67pp | #66 |
| 2020 | 73.98% | +14.51pp | #67 |
| 2019 | 59.46% | −11.42pp | #66 |
| 2018 | 70.88% | +16.80pp | #62 |
| 2017 | 54.08% | −3.47pp | #48 |
| 2016 | 57.55% | −11.25pp | #48 |
| 2015 | 68.80% | +4.65pp | #52 |
| 2014 | 64.15% | +1.53pp | #53 |
| 2013 | 62.62% | −2.83pp | #49 |
| 2012 | 65.44% | −11.61pp | #46 |
| 2011 | 77.06% | +12.35pp | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw stock turnover ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's stock turnover ratio was 63.63% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Canada's stock turnover ratio peaked at 145.40% in 2008.
The lowest stock turnover ratio in Canada was 3.83% in 1977.
Canada ranks 10th globally in stock turnover ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.TRNR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's stock turnover ratio is projected to reach 63.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The stock turnover ratio of Canada in 2025 was 63.63%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_stock-turnover,
title = {Canada Stock Turnover Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/stock-turnover/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}