Belgium vs Germany: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies

Belgium
59.2%
in 2018
Germany
57.4%
in 2025
Belgium rank
33rd
Germany rank
34th

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies over time

  • Belgium
  • Germany
020406080100197520002025

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 59.2% against 57.4% in Germany, a difference of 1.8%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1975 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 33rd and Germany ranks 34th of 99 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Germany Difference Ahead
1970s 12.7% 10.3% 2.4% Belgium
1980s 21.7% 15.5% 6.2% Belgium
1990s 46.0% 29.8% 16.1% Belgium
2000s 66.5% 45.8% 20.6% Belgium
2010s 68.6% 45.6% 23.0% Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher market capitalization of listed domestic companies, Belgium or Germany?
Belgium, at 59.2% against 57.4% in Germany as of 2018.
What is the difference in market capitalization of listed domestic companies between Belgium and Germany?
1.8%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
44 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2018.
How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
Belgium ranks 33rd and Germany ranks 34th of 99 countries.
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.