Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Australia
Australia: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 113.9% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Australia, 1979–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Australia is 113.9%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 15.2% on the previous year and up 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Australia peaked at 151.6% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 21.4%, in 1982.
That places Australia 14th out of 99 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 47 years of available data.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Australia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 28.8% | — |
| 1980 | 39.7% | +37.8% |
| 1981 | 30.7% | -22.7% |
| 1982 | 21.4% | -30.4% |
| 1983 | 30.4% | +42.4% |
| 1984 | 25.8% | -15.3% |
| 1985 | 32.8% | +27.4% |
| 1986 | 65.3% | +98.8% |
| 1987 | 81.4% | +24.6% |
| 1988 | 58.2% | -28.4% |
| 1989 | 46.7% | -19.7% |
| 1990 | 34.6% | -26.0% |
| 1991 | 44.4% | +28.2% |
| 1992 | 41.5% | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 65.4% | +57.8% |
| 1994 | 67.7% | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 66.5% | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 77.7% | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 67.8% | -12.8% |
| 1998 | 82.2% | +21.2% |
| 1999 | 109.6% | +33.4% |
| 2000 | 89.4% | -18.4% |
| 2001 | 98.6% | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 95.9% | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 125.0% | +30.4% |
| 2004 | 126.1% | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 115.4% | -8.5% |
| 2006 | 146.2% | +26.7% |
| 2007 | 151.6% | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 64.6% | -57.4% |
| 2009 | 135.4% | +109.6% |
| 2010 | 126.2% | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 85.4% | -32.3% |
| 2012 | 89.3% | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 86.2% | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 87.4% | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 87.5% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 104.7% | +19.7% |
| 2017 | 113.3% | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 88.1% | -22.3% |
| 2019 | 106.4% | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 129.0% | +21.3% |
| 2021 | 120.9% | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 99.0% | -18.1% |
| 2023 | 103.1% | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 98.9% | -4.1% |
| 2025 | 113.9% | +15.2% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 113.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 2.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Australia's 113.9% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 88.8%, 1.3× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.8% | 28.8% | 28.8% | 1 |
| 1980s | 43.2% | 21.4% | 81.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 65.7% | 34.6% | 109.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 114.8% | 64.6% | 151.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.5% | 85.4% | 126.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 110.8% | 98.9% | 129.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More financial sector data for Australia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % 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 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 61.14 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % 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 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Australia?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Australia was 113.9% 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 151.6% in 2007.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.4% in 1982.
- How does Australia rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Australia ranks 14th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia 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 (% of GDP). 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.