Iran, Islamic Republic of vs South Asia: Listed domestic companies, total
Listed domestic companies, total over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- South Asia
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 9,158 against 630 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 8,528.
That makes South Asia's figure about 14.5 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Asia has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 14th and South Asia ranks 16th of 104 countries.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 184.56 | 5,025 | 4,841 | South Asia |
| 2000s | 341.5 | 5,610 | 5,269 | South Asia |
| 2010s | 352.6 | 6,019 | 5,666 | South Asia |
| 2020s | 565 | 4,194 | 3,629 | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher listed domestic companies, total, Iran, Islamic Republic of or South Asia?
- South Asia, at 9,158 against 630 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2025.
- What is the difference in listed domestic companies, total between Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Asia?
- 8,528, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Asia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Asia rank globally for listed domestic companies, total?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 14th and South Asia ranks 16th of 104 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as Listed domestic companies, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Listed domestic companies, including foreign companies which are exclusively listed, are those which have shares listed on an exchange at the end of the year. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies, such as holding companies and investment companies, regardless of their legal status, are excluded. A company with several classes of shares is counted once. Only companies admitted to listing on the exchange are included.