what were the s and p 500 returns from 2016-2025
The S&P 500’s annual total returns from 2016 through 2025 were: 2016: 11.96%, 2017: 21.83%, 2018: -4.38%, 2019: 31.49%, 2020: 18.40%, 2021: 28.71%, 2022: -18.11%, 2023: 26.29%, 2024: 25.02%, 2025: 17.88%.
Annual Returns
| Year | S&P 500 total return |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11.96% |
| 2017 | 21.83% |
| 2018 | -4.38% |
| 2019 | 31.49% |
| 2020 | 18.40% |
| 2021 | 28.71% |
| 2022 | -18.11% |
| 2023 | 26.29% |
| 2024 | 25.02% |
| 2025 | 17.88% |
Quick read
That stretch was strong overall, with only two down years: 2018 and 2022. The standout year was 2019 at 31.49%, while 2022 was the sharpest decline at -18.11%.
Total growth
Across the full 2016–2025 span, the S&P 500 returned about 235.9% in total.
