Africa Western and Central vs Iran: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 51.2% against 9.6% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 41.6%.
That makes Iran's figure about 5.4 times Africa Western and Central's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Africa Western and Central ahead.
Africa Western and Central ranks 37th and Iran ranks 39th of 37 groups.
Across the 4 decades both report, Africa Western and Central averaged higher in 1 and Iran in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.0% | 10.9% | 4.8% | Iran |
| 2000s | 17.0% | 13.1% | 3.9% | Africa Western and Central |
| 2010s | 11.9% | 43.8% | 31.9% | Iran |
| 2020s | 9.6% | 433.3% | 423.7% | Iran |
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 Iran?
- Iran, at 51.2% against 9.6% in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in market capitalization of listed domestic companies between Africa Western and Central and Iran?
- 41.6%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Iran?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2022.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Iran rank globally for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 37th and Iran ranks 39th 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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About this data
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.