Listed domestic companies, total in France
France: Listed domestic companies, total was 457 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Listed domestic companies, total in France, 1975–2018
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
Analysis
In 2018, listed domestic companies, total in France stood at 457.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, listed domestic companies, total in France peaked at 1,185 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 218, in 1994.
That places France 18th out of 104 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Listed domestic companies, total in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 724 | — |
| 1976 | 685 | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 674 | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 630 | -6.5% |
| 1979 | 595 | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 586 | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 568 | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 535 | -5.8% |
| 1983 | 518 | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 504 | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 489 | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 482 | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 481 | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 459 | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 462 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 443 | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 839 | +89.4% |
| 1992 | 786 | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 726 | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 218 | -70.0% |
| 1995 | 710 | +225.7% |
| 1996 | 708 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 740 | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 784 | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 1,144 | +45.9% |
| 2000 | 1,185 | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 936 | -21.0% |
| 2002 | 874 | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 817 | -6.5% |
| 2004 | 787 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 749 | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 730 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 707 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 673 | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 652 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 617 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 586 | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 562 | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 500 | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 495 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 490 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 485 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 465 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 457 | -1.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 457 is above the median for high income countries, which is 112.5, 4.1× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- France's 457 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85, 5.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Listed domestic companies, total in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +225.7% | 218 | 710 |
| 1991 | +89.4% | 443 | 839 |
| 1994 | -70.0% | 726 | 218 |
| 1999 | +45.9% | 784 | 1,144 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 661.6 | 595 | 724 | 5 |
| 1980s | 508.4 | 459 | 586 | 10 |
| 1990s | 709.8 | 218 | 1,144 | 10 |
| 2000s | 811 | 652 | 1,185 | 10 |
| 2010s | 517.44 | 457 | 617 | 9 |
Countries ranked near France
More financial sector data for France
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is listed domestic companies, total in France?
- Listed domestic companies, total in France was 457 in 2018, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest listed domestic companies, total recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1,185 in 2000.
- What is the lowest listed domestic companies, total recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 218 in 1994.
- How does France rank for listed domestic companies, total?
- France ranks 18th out of 104 countries with data for 2018.
- Is listed domestic companies, total rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Listed domestic companies, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.