Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 68.84 billion current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Africa Western and Central, 1994–2022
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Africa Western and Central recorded 68.84 billion current US$ for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Africa Western and Central peaked at 95.60 billion current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.90 billion current US$, in 1994.
That places Africa Western and Central 37th out of 37 groups with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 4.90 billion current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 9.51 billion current US$ | +94.2% |
| 1996 | 14.44 billion current US$ | +51.8% |
| 1997 | 13.69 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 13.53 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 37.75 billion current US$ | +178.9% |
| 2007 | 95.60 billion current US$ | +153.3% |
| 2008 | 57.99 billion current US$ | -39.3% |
| 2009 | 40.77 billion current US$ | -29.7% |
| 2010 | 60.65 billion current US$ | +48.7% |
| 2011 | 48.41 billion current US$ | -20.2% |
| 2013 | 92.43 billion current US$ | +90.9% |
| 2014 | 74.48 billion current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 62.47 billion current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2019 | 61.99 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 71.82 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2021 | 64.72 billion current US$ | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 68.84 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Africa Western and Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +178.9% | 13.53 billion current US$ | 37.75 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.21 billion current US$ | 4.90 billion current US$ | 14.44 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 58.03 billion current US$ | 37.75 billion current US$ | 95.60 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 66.74 billion current US$ | 48.41 billion current US$ | 92.43 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2020s | 68.46 billion current US$ | 64.72 billion current US$ | 71.82 billion current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 34 Philippines 232.06 billion current US$ compare
- 35 Austria 211.15 billion current US$ compare
- 36 Iran, Islamic Republic of 185.64 billion current US$ compare
- 37 Qatar 176.91 billion current US$ compare
- 38 Kuwait 172.13 billion current US$ compare
- 39 Kazakhstan 158.41 billion current US$ compare
- 40 Denmark 151.35 billion current US$ compare
More financial sector data for Africa Western and Central
- Net migration -338,771 (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.16 (2025)
- Broad money 28.7% (2023)
- Claims on central government, etc. 10.2% (2022)
- Domestic credit to private sector 12.6% (2022)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate 13.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 12.6% (2022)
- Net migration, annual growth rate -103.45 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Africa Western and Central?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Africa Western and Central was 68.84 billion current US$ in 2022, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 95.60 billion current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.90 billion current US$ in 1994.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 37th out of 37 groups with data for 2022.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.