Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 11.4% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Cayman Islands, 2006–2020
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2020, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Cayman Islands stood at 11.4%.
That represents a change of up 78.6% on the previous year and up 99.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Cayman Islands peaked at 54.4% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2008.
Cayman Islands ranks 83rd of 99 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Cayman Islands, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.8% | — |
| 2007 | 3.7% | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 3.5% | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 5.7% | +45.1% |
| 2011 | 54.4% | +849.6% |
| 2012 | 46.8% | -14.0% |
| 2015 | 6.7% | -85.7% |
| 2018 | 7.9% | +18.1% |
| 2019 | 6.4% | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 11.4% | +78.6% |
Cayman Islands compared with similar countries
- Cayman Islands's 11.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 21% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Cayman Islands's 11.4% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 30.0%, 38% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4 |
| 2010s | 21.3% | 5.7% | 54.4% | 6 |
| 2020s | 11.4% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cayman Islands
More financial sector data for Cayman Islands
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate 10.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per unit of GDP 0.0249 SDR per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per capita 2,596 SDR per person (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate 10.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per capita 2,596 SDR per person (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 10.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), per capita 2,596 SDR per person (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate 10.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per capita 2,596 SDR per person (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate 12.65 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Cayman Islands?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Cayman Islands was 11.4% in 2020, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 54.4% in 2011.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2008.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Cayman Islands ranks 83rd out of 99 countries with data for 2020.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cayman Islands 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.