Globally Major Stock market Investor percentage

Globally stock market investor percentage

USA is highest with 62% , Canada is 49% , UK -33% , Russia 21% , Japan 15%, China 13% and India is only 9.5%.

Developed markets dominate: U.S., Canada, Australia, and U.K. have the highest participation due to strong retirement systems and financial literacy.

Emerging markets lag: India and China have massive investor bases in absolute numbers but low percentages relative to population.

Cultural & policy factors matter: Pension-linked investing, tax incentives, and easy access to platforms drive higher participation.

India’s challenge: Despite rapid growth in retail investing, only ~1 in 10 Indians invest in equities, compared to 1 in 2 Americans.