| 1 | Botswana | Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) |
| 2 | Egypt | Egyptian Exchange (EGX) |
| 3 | Ghana | Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) |
| 4 | Kenya | Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) |
| 5 | Malawi | Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) |
| 6 | Mauritius | Stock Exchange of Mauritius(SEM) |
| 7 | Morocco | Casablanca Stock Exchange(Bourse de Casablanca) |
| 8 | Namibia | Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) |
| 9 | Nigeria | Nigerian Stock Exchange |
| 10 | South Africa | Johannesburg Stock Exchange(JSE) |
| 11 | South Africa | STRATE (Central Securities Depository (CSD) for the electronic settlement of all financial instruments in South Africa) |
| 12 | Sudan | Khartoum Stock Exchange (KSE) |
| 13 | Swaziland | Swaziland Stock Exchange(SSX) |
| 14 | Tanzania | Dar-Es-Salaam Stock Exchange(DSE) |
| 15 | Tunisia | Bourse de Tunis (Tunis Stock Exchange) |
| 16 | Uganda | Uganda Securities Exchange(USE) |
| 17 | West Africa | Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres (Regional Stock Exchange for West Africa) |
| 18 | Zambia | Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) |
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List of Stock Exchanges in Africa
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 12, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Africa hosts over 30 national and regional stock exchanges.
- Top five by size include JSE, EGX, NGX, Casablanca and NSE.
- Ethiopia launched its exchange in January 2025, expanding access.
- Regional platforms like BRVM serve multiple countries in West Africa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many stock exchanges are there in Africa?
There are around 38 exchanges across 29 countries in Africa.
Which are the largest African stock exchanges by market capitalization?
The largest are Johannesburg, Egyptian, Nigerian, Casablanca, and Nairobi stock exchanges.
Has a new African stock exchange launched recently?
Yes, the Ethiopia Securities Exchange relaunched in January 2025.
Are there regional exchanges in Africa?
Yes, such as the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) serving multiple West African countries.
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