Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in France
France: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 2.37 trillion current US$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in France, 1975–2018
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in France is 2.37 trillion current US$, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.9% on the previous year and up 60.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in France peaked at 2.75 trillion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 27.40 billion current US$, in 1976.
That places France 11th out of 99 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in France, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 35.30 billion current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 27.40 billion current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1977 | 27.93 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1978 | 45.38 billion current US$ | +62.5% |
| 1979 | 55.25 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1980 | 54.62 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 38.13 billion current US$ | -30.2% |
| 1982 | 29.65 billion current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1983 | 38.14 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 1984 | 41.06 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 79.10 billion current US$ | +92.6% |
| 1986 | 153.54 billion current US$ | +94.1% |
| 1987 | 155.58 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 222.89 billion current US$ | +43.3% |
| 1989 | 338.16 billion current US$ | +51.7% |
| 1990 | 311.69 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 358.19 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1992 | 327.36 billion current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 455.99 billion current US$ | +39.3% |
| 1994 | 452.52 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 499.94 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1996 | 585.92 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1997 | 674.40 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1998 | 151.15 billion current US$ | -77.6% |
| 1999 | 1.50 trillion current US$ | +894.3% |
| 2000 | 1.45 trillion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 1.17 trillion current US$ | -18.8% |
| 2002 | 967.01 billion current US$ | -17.7% |
| 2003 | 1.36 trillion current US$ | +40.2% |
| 2004 | 1.56 trillion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 1.76 trillion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 2.43 trillion current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2007 | 2.74 trillion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 1.47 trillion current US$ | -46.3% |
| 2009 | 1.95 trillion current US$ | +32.2% |
| 2010 | 1.91 trillion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 1.55 trillion current US$ | -18.7% |
| 2012 | 1.81 trillion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 2.30 trillion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2014 | 2.09 trillion current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 2.09 trillion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 2.16 trillion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 2.75 trillion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2018 | 2.37 trillion current US$ | -13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38.25 billion current US$ | 27.40 billion current US$ | 55.25 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 115.09 billion current US$ | 29.65 billion current US$ | 338.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 532.01 billion current US$ | 151.15 billion current US$ | 1.50 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.68 trillion current US$ | 967.01 billion current US$ | 2.74 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.11 trillion current US$ | 1.55 trillion current US$ | 2.75 trillion current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near France
- 8 Germany 2.90 trillion current US$ compare
- 9 Korea 2.76 trillion current US$ compare
- 10 Switzerland 2.51 trillion current US$ compare
- 12 Saudi Arabia 2.36 trillion current US$ compare
- 13 Australia 2.05 trillion current US$ compare
- 14 South Africa 1.40 trillion current US$ compare
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 market capitalization of listed domestic companies in France?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in France was 2.37 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.75 trillion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.40 billion current US$ in 1976.
- How does France rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- France ranks 11th out of 99 countries with data for 2018.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 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.