Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Denmark
Denmark: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 60.1% in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Denmark, 1975–2004
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2004, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Denmark stood at 60.1%.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and up 99.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Denmark peaked at 68.2% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 7.4%, in 1979.
That places Denmark 32nd out of 99 countries with data for 2004, 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 10.1% | — |
| 1976 | 10.8% | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 9.6% | -10.9% |
| 1978 | 8.5% | -11.5% |
| 1979 | 7.4% | -13.4% |
| 1980 | 7.8% | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 10.0% | +28.3% |
| 1982 | 9.2% | -8.1% |
| 1983 | 17.5% | +89.6% |
| 1984 | 12.9% | -26.3% |
| 1985 | 24.2% | +87.5% |
| 1986 | 19.8% | -18.1% |
| 1987 | 18.6% | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 23.3% | +24.9% |
| 1989 | 35.8% | +53.9% |
| 1990 | 28.3% | -21.1% |
| 1991 | 32.2% | +13.9% |
| 1992 | 21.2% | -34.0% |
| 1993 | 27.9% | +31.4% |
| 1994 | 30.1% | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 30.4% | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 37.9% | +24.7% |
| 1997 | 54.1% | +42.8% |
| 1998 | 55.9% | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 54.8% | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 68.2% | +24.4% |
| 2001 | 51.6% | -24.2% |
| 2002 | 42.9% | -16.9% |
| 2003 | 55.7% | +29.7% |
| 2004 | 60.1% | +7.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 60.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 60.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 2.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.3% | 7.4% | 10.8% | 5 |
| 1980s | 17.9% | 7.8% | 35.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.3% | 21.2% | 55.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.7% | 42.9% | 68.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More financial sector data for Denmark
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 207.23 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 151.32 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 207.23 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Denmark?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Denmark was 60.1% in 2004, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 68.2% in 2000.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.4% in 1979.
- How does Denmark rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Denmark ranks 32nd out of 99 countries with data for 2004.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.