Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in World
World: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 141.30 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in World, 1975–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in World is 141.30 trillion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 22.8% on the previous year and up 126.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in World peaked at 141.30 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.15 trillion current US$, in 1975.
World ranks 1st of 37 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in World, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.15 trillion current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 1.33 trillion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1977 | 1.36 trillion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 1.52 trillion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1979 | 1.96 trillion current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1980 | 2.53 trillion current US$ | +29.1% |
| 1981 | 2.34 trillion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 2.70 trillion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1983 | 3.34 trillion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1984 | 3.29 trillion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1985 | 4.68 trillion current US$ | +42.5% |
| 1986 | 6.46 trillion current US$ | +37.8% |
| 1987 | 7.76 trillion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1988 | 9.44 trillion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1989 | 11.54 trillion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1990 | 9.52 trillion current US$ | -17.5% |
| 1991 | 11.34 trillion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1992 | 10.82 trillion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 13.90 trillion current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1994 | 14.64 trillion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 17.26 trillion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1996 | 19.81 trillion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1997 | 22.03 trillion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1998 | 24.56 trillion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 33.18 trillion current US$ | +35.1% |
| 2000 | 30.93 trillion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 26.79 trillion current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2002 | 22.80 trillion current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2003 | 31.11 trillion current US$ | +36.4% |
| 2004 | 36.54 trillion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 40.51 trillion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 50.08 trillion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2007 | 60.46 trillion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 32.42 trillion current US$ | -46.4% |
| 2009 | 47.47 trillion current US$ | +46.4% |
| 2010 | 54.26 trillion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 47.52 trillion current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2012 | 54.50 trillion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 64.37 trillion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2014 | 67.18 trillion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 62.27 trillion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 65.12 trillion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 79.50 trillion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2018 | 70.50 trillion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2019 | 78.67 trillion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 94.97 trillion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2021 | 111.05 trillion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2022 | 93.54 trillion current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2023 | 102.95 trillion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 115.09 trillion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2025 | 141.30 trillion current US$ | +22.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.46 trillion current US$ | 1.15 trillion current US$ | 1.96 trillion current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 5.41 trillion current US$ | 2.34 trillion current US$ | 11.54 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.71 trillion current US$ | 9.52 trillion current US$ | 33.18 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.91 trillion current US$ | 22.80 trillion current US$ | 60.46 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.39 trillion current US$ | 47.52 trillion current US$ | 79.50 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.82 trillion current US$ | 93.54 trillion current US$ | 141.30 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near World
More financial sector data for World
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 18.97 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 13.85 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 18.97 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in World?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in World was 141.30 trillion 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 World?
- The highest recorded value was 141.30 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.15 trillion current US$ in 1975.
- How does World rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- World ranks 1st out of 37 groups with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this World 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.