Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand
New Zealand: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 103.17 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand, 1985–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand stood at 103.17 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand peaked at 132.20 billion current US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 8.79 billion current US$, in 1985.
That places New Zealand 46th out of 99 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 8.79 billion current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 22.22 billion current US$ | +152.9% |
| 1987 | 15.65 billion current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1988 | 13.45 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1989 | 13.49 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 8.82 billion current US$ | -34.6% |
| 1991 | 14.30 billion current US$ | +62.0% |
| 1992 | 15.32 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 25.62 billion current US$ | +67.2% |
| 1994 | 27.12 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 31.37 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1996 | 38.29 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1997 | 30.51 billion current US$ | -20.3% |
| 1998 | 24.78 billion current US$ | -18.8% |
| 1999 | 28.35 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2000 | 18.61 billion current US$ | -34.3% |
| 2001 | 17.82 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 21.76 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2003 | 33.05 billion current US$ | +51.9% |
| 2004 | 43.73 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 2005 | 40.59 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 44.82 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 47.49 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 24.21 billion current US$ | -49.0% |
| 2009 | 35.51 billion current US$ | +46.7% |
| 2012 | 52.87 billion current US$ | +48.9% |
| 2013 | 65.96 billion current US$ | +24.8% |
| 2014 | 74.42 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 74.35 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 80.05 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 94.69 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 86.13 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2019 | 107.88 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2020 | 132.20 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2021 | 122.93 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 97.55 billion current US$ | -20.7% |
| 2023 | 96.58 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 92.87 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 103.17 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 103.17 billion current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 174.52 billion current US$, 59% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 103.17 billion current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 824.34 billion current US$, 13% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +152.9% | 8.79 billion current US$ | 22.22 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.72 billion current US$ | 8.79 billion current US$ | 22.22 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 24.45 billion current US$ | 8.82 billion current US$ | 38.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.76 billion current US$ | 17.82 billion current US$ | 47.49 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.54 billion current US$ | 52.87 billion current US$ | 107.88 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 107.55 billion current US$ | 92.87 billion current US$ | 132.20 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More financial sector data for New Zealand
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 81.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 59.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 81.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand was 103.17 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 132.20 billion current US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.79 billion current US$ in 1985.
- How does New Zealand rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- New Zealand ranks 46th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.