Stock Exchanges by Country 2024

A stock exchange is a crucial component of the capital market ecosystem, providing a platform for buying and selling stocks and bonds. The United States boasts the highest number of stock exchanges at 20, valued at $117 trillion. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), established in 1792, was the first in the US and remains the largest.

Japan has 13 stock exchanges, with the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) being the primary and largest securities marketplace in the world. China's eight stock exchanges are led by the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), overseen by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).

India features six stock exchanges, with the majority of trading conducted on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Similarly, Germany has six stock exchanges, with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) being the largest and boasting a market capitalization of $2.2 billion.

Canada's six stock exchanges are dominated by the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), the third-largest in North America based on market capitalization and founded in 1861. Brazil, with the seventh-highest number of stock exchanges globally, has five, including the Brazilian stock exchange (B3, or Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão), where 475 companies are traded.

Thailand's premier stock exchange is the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), valued at $513 billion and ranking as the 25th largest worldwide by market capitalization. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in South Africa, established in 1887 during the gold rush, is the country's only full-service securities exchange.

Spain has five stock exchanges, with the Madrid Stock Exchange being the largest. Other Spanish exchanges include the Barcelona Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Barcelona), the Bilbao Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Bilbao), and the Valencia Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Valencia).