Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies
Saudi Arabia
184.7%
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
190.9%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
8th
United Arab Emirates rank
7th
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies over time
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 190.9% against 184.7% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 6.2%.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 8th and United Arab Emirates ranks 7th of 99 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74.3% | 54.5% | 19.8% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 80.2% | 45.9% | 34.2% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 253.2% | 153.2% | 100.0% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher market capitalization of listed domestic companies, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 190.9% against 184.7% in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in market capitalization of listed domestic companies between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?
- 6.2%, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates rank globally for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 8th and United Arab Emirates ranks 7th 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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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.