Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium
Belgium: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 321.09 billion current US$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium, 1975–2018
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 321.09 billion current US$ for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2018.
That represents a change of down 26.7% on the previous year and up 92.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium peaked at 437.79 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 8.37 billion current US$, in 1981.
Belgium ranks 29th of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 9.00 billion current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 9.40 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 10.29 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 12.51 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1979 | 13.73 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 10.03 billion current US$ | -26.9% |
| 1981 | 8.37 billion current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1982 | 8.57 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 10.78 billion current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1984 | 12.34 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1985 | 20.87 billion current US$ | +69.1% |
| 1986 | 37.34 billion current US$ | +78.9% |
| 1987 | 41.65 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1988 | 58.79 billion current US$ | +41.1% |
| 1989 | 74.88 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1990 | 65.45 billion current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1991 | 71.11 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1992 | 64.10 billion current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1993 | 77.98 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1994 | 84.12 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 101.42 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1996 | 118.80 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1997 | 136.93 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 244.04 billion current US$ | +78.2% |
| 1999 | 184.14 billion current US$ | -24.5% |
| 2000 | 182.48 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 165.84 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 127.56 billion current US$ | -23.1% |
| 2003 | 173.55 billion current US$ | +36.1% |
| 2004 | 273.25 billion current US$ | +57.4% |
| 2005 | 288.48 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 396.17 billion current US$ | +37.3% |
| 2007 | 385.55 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 167.22 billion current US$ | -56.6% |
| 2009 | 259.77 billion current US$ | +55.3% |
| 2010 | 268.73 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 229.32 billion current US$ | -14.7% |
| 2012 | 299.52 billion current US$ | +30.6% |
| 2013 | 374.33 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2014 | 378.53 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 414.56 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 378.14 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 437.79 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 321.09 billion current US$ | -26.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.99 billion current US$ | 9.00 billion current US$ | 13.73 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 28.36 billion current US$ | 8.37 billion current US$ | 74.88 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 114.81 billion current US$ | 64.10 billion current US$ | 244.04 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 241.99 billion current US$ | 127.56 billion current US$ | 396.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 344.67 billion current US$ | 229.32 billion current US$ | 437.79 billion current US$ | 9 |
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More financial sector data for Belgium
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 141.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium was 321.09 billion current US$ in 2018, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 437.79 billion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.37 billion current US$ in 1981.
- How does Belgium rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Belgium ranks 29th out of 99 countries with data for 2018.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.