Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union
European Union: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 5.83 trillion current US$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union, 1975–2018
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union is 5.83 trillion current US$, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 29.1% on the previous year and up 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union peaked at 10.51 trillion current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 144.10 billion current US$, in 1976.
European Union ranks 20th of 37 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 166.40 billion current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 144.10 billion current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1977 | 146.74 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 229.76 billion current US$ | +56.6% |
| 1979 | 228.32 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 229.49 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 198.05 billion current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1982 | 193.99 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 245.28 billion current US$ | +26.4% |
| 1984 | 284.19 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1985 | 480.94 billion current US$ | +69.2% |
| 1986 | 825.07 billion current US$ | +71.6% |
| 1987 | 820.02 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 1.04 trillion current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1989 | 1.45 trillion current US$ | +39.0% |
| 1990 | 1.30 trillion current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1991 | 1.47 trillion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1992 | 1.28 trillion current US$ | -12.8% |
| 1993 | 1.64 trillion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 1994 | 1.87 trillion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1995 | 2.20 trillion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1996 | 2.69 trillion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1997 | 3.34 trillion current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1998 | 3.18 trillion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 5.74 trillion current US$ | +80.3% |
| 2000 | 5.54 trillion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 4.55 trillion current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2002 | 3.69 trillion current US$ | -18.9% |
| 2003 | 5.30 trillion current US$ | +43.7% |
| 2004 | 6.08 trillion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2005 | 6.31 trillion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 8.67 trillion current US$ | +37.4% |
| 2007 | 10.51 trillion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2008 | 5.19 trillion current US$ | -50.6% |
| 2009 | 6.90 trillion current US$ | +32.9% |
| 2010 | 6.71 trillion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 5.60 trillion current US$ | -16.5% |
| 2012 | 6.33 trillion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 7.98 trillion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2014 | 7.23 trillion current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 6.31 trillion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2016 | 6.37 trillion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 8.22 trillion current US$ | +29.1% |
| 2018 | 5.83 trillion current US$ | -29.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 183.06 billion current US$ | 144.10 billion current US$ | 229.76 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 576.92 billion current US$ | 193.99 billion current US$ | 1.45 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.47 trillion current US$ | 1.28 trillion current US$ | 5.74 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.28 trillion current US$ | 3.69 trillion current US$ | 10.51 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.73 trillion current US$ | 5.60 trillion current US$ | 8.22 trillion current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near European Union
- 17 Netherlands 1.10 trillion current US$ compare
- 18 Indonesia 949.59 billion current US$ compare
- 19 Brazil 871.44 billion current US$ compare
- 20 Singapore 824.34 billion current US$ compare
- 21 Russian Federation 650.49 billion current US$ compare
- 22 Italy 587.31 billion current US$ compare
- 23 Mexico 560.41 billion current US$ compare
More financial sector data for European Union
- Claims on central government, etc. 24.7% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate 26.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Net migration, annual growth rate -262.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration -317,019 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 75.6% (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 75.6% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 4.22 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 73.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union was 5.83 trillion 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 European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 10.51 trillion current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 144.10 billion current US$ in 1976.
- How does European Union rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- European Union ranks 20th out of 37 groups with data for 2018.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union 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.