Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy
Italy: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 587.31 billion current US$ in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy, 1975–2014
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy is 587.31 billion current US$, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy peaked at 1.07 trillion current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 294.24 million current US$, in 1998.
That places Italy 22nd out of 99 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 10.80 billion current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 6.17 billion current US$ | -42.9% |
| 1978 | 9.81 billion current US$ | +59.0% |
| 1979 | 12.86 billion current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1980 | 25.34 billion current US$ | +97.1% |
| 1981 | 23.96 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1982 | 19.93 billion current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1983 | 20.91 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1984 | 25.72 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1985 | 58.17 billion current US$ | +126.1% |
| 1986 | 140.24 billion current US$ | +141.1% |
| 1987 | 120.35 billion current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1988 | 135.42 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 169.42 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1990 | 148.77 billion current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1991 | 165.03 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1992 | 123.66 billion current US$ | -25.1% |
| 1993 | 145.30 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1994 | 185.97 billion current US$ | +28.0% |
| 1995 | 209.52 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 256.60 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1997 | 344.67 billion current US$ | +34.3% |
| 1998 | 294.24 million current US$ | -99.9% |
| 1999 | 728.24 billion current US$ | +247398.6% |
| 2000 | 768.36 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 527.47 billion current US$ | -31.4% |
| 2002 | 477.07 billion current US$ | -9.6% |
| 2003 | 614.84 billion current US$ | +28.9% |
| 2004 | 789.56 billion current US$ | +28.4% |
| 2005 | 798.07 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 1.03 trillion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2007 | 1.07 trillion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 522.09 billion current US$ | -51.3% |
| 2009 | 655.85 billion current US$ | +25.6% |
| 2010 | 535.06 billion current US$ | -18.4% |
| 2011 | 431.49 billion current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2012 | 481.83 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 615.46 billion current US$ | +27.7% |
| 2014 | 587.31 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.91 billion current US$ | 6.17 billion current US$ | 12.86 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 73.94 billion current US$ | 19.93 billion current US$ | 169.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 230.80 billion current US$ | 294.24 million current US$ | 728.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 725.23 billion current US$ | 477.07 billion current US$ | 1.07 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 530.23 billion current US$ | 431.49 billion current US$ | 615.46 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More financial sector data for Italy
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % 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 91.77 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 67.01 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % 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 91.77 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy was 587.31 billion current US$ in 2014, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 1.07 trillion current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 294.24 million current US$ in 1998.
- How does Italy rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Italy ranks 22nd out of 99 countries with data for 2014.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.