Africa Western and Central vs Barbados: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies

Africa Western and Central
9.6%
in 2022
Barbados
51.5%
in 2020
Africa Western and Central rank
37th
Barbados rank
38th

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies over time

  • Africa Western and Central
  • Barbados
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How they compare

Barbados currently reports 51.5% against 9.6% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 41.9%.

That makes Barbados's figure about 5.4 times Africa Western and Central's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Barbados has been ahead every year.

Africa Western and Central ranks 37th and Barbados ranks 38th of 37 groups.

Barbados has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Western and Central Barbados Difference Ahead
1990s 6.0% 37.2% 31.2% Barbados
2010s 11.9% 57.8% 45.9% Barbados
2020s 9.8% 51.5% 41.6% Barbados

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher market capitalization of listed domestic companies, Africa Western and Central or Barbados?
Barbados, at 51.5% against 9.6% in Africa Western and Central as of 2020.
What is the difference in market capitalization of listed domestic companies between Africa Western and Central and Barbados?
41.9%, with Barbados ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Barbados?
12 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2020.
How do Africa Western and Central and Barbados rank globally for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
Africa Western and Central ranks 37th and Barbados ranks 38th of 37 groups.
Where does this data come from?
World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
137 places, 3,765 data points, 1975–2025
Last refreshed

Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values.