Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Euro area
Euro area: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 53.7% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Euro area, 1975–2018
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2018, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Euro area stood at 53.7%.
The figure is down 29.7% on the previous year and up 49.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Euro area peaked at 80.0% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 7.2%, in 1982.
That places Euro area 25th out of 37 groups 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 Euro area, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 11.4% | — |
| 1976 | 11.1% | -3.1% |
| 1977 | 8.8% | -20.8% |
| 1978 | 10.5% | +19.6% |
| 1979 | 8.6% | -18.2% |
| 1980 | 7.6% | -11.1% |
| 1981 | 7.3% | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 7.2% | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 8.9% | +23.0% |
| 1984 | 11.3% | +27.9% |
| 1985 | 18.8% | +66.3% |
| 1986 | 23.2% | +23.2% |
| 1987 | 18.4% | -20.9% |
| 1988 | 21.0% | +14.4% |
| 1989 | 29.0% | +38.1% |
| 1990 | 20.9% | -27.8% |
| 1991 | 22.9% | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 18.3% | -20.0% |
| 1993 | 25.4% | +38.4% |
| 1994 | 27.3% | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 27.3% | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 32.5% | +19.1% |
| 1997 | 43.5% | +33.9% |
| 1998 | 39.6% | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 74.9% | +89.2% |
| 2000 | 79.4% | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 63.6% | -20.0% |
| 2002 | 46.9% | -26.2% |
| 2003 | 54.3% | +15.7% |
| 2004 | 56.9% | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 59.3% | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 76.3% | +28.7% |
| 2007 | 80.0% | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 36.0% | -55.0% |
| 2009 | 52.4% | +45.5% |
| 2010 | 51.8% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 40.2% | -22.3% |
| 2012 | 49.6% | +23.2% |
| 2013 | 59.5% | +20.1% |
| 2014 | 52.8% | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 64.1% | +21.4% |
| 2016 | 63.1% | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 76.5% | +21.2% |
| 2018 | 53.7% | -29.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.1% | 8.6% | 11.4% | 5 |
| 1980s | 15.3% | 7.2% | 29.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 33.3% | 18.3% | 74.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.5% | 36.0% | 80.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.8% | 40.2% | 76.5% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Euro area
More financial sector data for Euro area
- Claims on central government, etc. 28.9% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate 43.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Net migration, annual growth rate -77.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration 102,179 (2025)
- Official exchange rate 0.885 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 77.1% (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 77.1% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 3.67 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Euro area?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Euro area was 53.7% 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 Euro area?
- The highest recorded value was 80.0% in 2007.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Euro area?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.2% in 1982.
- How does Euro area rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Euro area ranks 25th out of 37 groups with data for 2018.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Euro area?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Euro area 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.