Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium
Belgium: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 59.2% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium, 1975–2018
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 59.2% for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.3% on the previous year and up 83.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium peaked at 97.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7.9%, in 1980.
That places Belgium 33rd out of 99 countries with data for 2018, 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 Belgium, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 13.7% | — |
| 1976 | 13.2% | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 12.4% | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 12.4% | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 11.8% | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 7.9% | -33.0% |
| 1981 | 8.0% | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 9.3% | +16.4% |
| 1983 | 12.4% | +32.9% |
| 1984 | 14.8% | +19.8% |
| 1985 | 24.2% | +63.4% |
| 1986 | 31.1% | +28.6% |
| 1987 | 27.9% | -10.4% |
| 1988 | 36.2% | +29.9% |
| 1989 | 45.6% | +25.9% |
| 1990 | 31.9% | -30.1% |
| 1991 | 33.8% | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 27.3% | -19.2% |
| 1993 | 34.7% | +27.1% |
| 1994 | 34.4% | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 35.2% | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 42.6% | +20.8% |
| 1997 | 54.2% | +27.3% |
| 1998 | 94.4% | +74.2% |
| 1999 | 71.3% | -24.5% |
| 2000 | 77.1% | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 70.1% | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 49.4% | -29.5% |
| 2003 | 54.6% | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 74.0% | +35.6% |
| 2005 | 74.8% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 97.0% | +29.7% |
| 2007 | 81.9% | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 32.3% | -60.5% |
| 2009 | 53.6% | +65.7% |
| 2010 | 55.8% | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 43.5% | -22.1% |
| 2012 | 60.1% | +38.2% |
| 2013 | 71.4% | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 70.4% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 89.9% | +27.8% |
| 2016 | 79.7% | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 87.4% | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 59.2% | -32.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 59.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 59.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 1.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.7% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 5 |
| 1980s | 21.7% | 7.9% | 45.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.0% | 27.3% | 94.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.5% | 32.3% | 97.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.6% | 43.5% | 89.9% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More financial sector data for Belgium
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per capita 64,305 current LCU per person (2024)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 255.88 million SDR (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value 23.32 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 4.74 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 17.86 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 41.18 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 40.88 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per capita 3,423 SDR per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Belgium was 59.2% 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 97.0% in 2006.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.9% in 1980.
- How does Belgium rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Belgium ranks 33rd out of 99 countries with data for 2018.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.