Korea Stock Turnover Ratio
Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares CM.MKT.TRNR
Korea's stock turnover ratio was 163.22% in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 18.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Korea's stock turnover ratio stood at 163.22% in 2025, a decline of +37.54pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 163.22% by 2025. Korea ranked 3rd globally.
South Korea’s stock turnover ratio has risen sharply from an early‑stage 50.08 % in 1979 to a 2025 level of 163.22 %, ranking third worldwide. The metric peaked dramatically during the Asian financial crisis in 1997 at 407.88 %, reflecting heightened market activity amid volatile capital flows, before falling to a trough of 48.74 % in 1980, the lowest point in the 47‑year series. Compared with peer economies, South Korea’s turnover exceeds Brazil’s 130.60 % and Qatar’s 145.33 % but remains well below China’s 299.39 % and Türkiye’s 232.98 %. The sustained post‑crisis ascent suggests that deeper market integration, expanding investor bases and a growing emphasis on equity financing have reinforced liquidity. Continued reforms in corporate governance and the expansion of retail participation are likely to sustain the upward trajectory, though any sharp external shock could temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Stock Turnover Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 132.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 147.66% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 163.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 163.22% | −37.54pp | #3 |
| 2024 | 200.76% | +28.41pp | #66 |
| 2023 | 172.35% | −13.07pp | #69 |
| 2022 | 185.42% | −66.99pp | #73 |
| 2021 | 252.41% | +13.88pp | #73 |
| 2020 | 238.52% | +108.69pp | #73 |
| 2019 | 129.83% | −43.87pp | #73 |
| 2018 | 173.71% | +61.35pp | #69 |
| 2017 | 112.36% | −13.72pp | #55 |
| 2016 | 126.08% | −23.67pp | #58 |
| 2015 | 149.75% | +43.90pp | #60 |
| 2014 | 105.85% | −1.87pp | #62 |
| 2013 | 107.72% | −26.64pp | #55 |
| 2012 | 134.36% | −59.83pp | #54 |
| 2011 | 194.19% | +44.93pp | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Korea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. 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
Korea's stock turnover ratio was 163.22% in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 18.7% decrease from the previous year.
Korea's stock turnover ratio peaked at 407.88% in 1997.
The lowest stock turnover ratio in Korea was 48.74% in 1980.
Korea ranks 3rd globally in stock turnover ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.TRNR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Korea's stock turnover ratio is projected to reach 163.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The stock turnover ratio of Korea in 2025 was 163.22%. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Korea Stock Turnover Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/korea/stock-turnover/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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