Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 53.2% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Europe & Central Asia, 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 Europe & Central Asia stood at 53.2%.
That represents a change of down 27.5% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Europe & Central Asia peaked at 95.5% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.4%, in 1980.
That places Europe & Central Asia 26th 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 Europe & Central Asia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 14.7% | — |
| 1976 | 14.0% | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 14.5% | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 15.0% | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 9.4% | -37.6% |
| 1980 | 8.4% | -10.3% |
| 1981 | 13.0% | +54.9% |
| 1982 | 13.4% | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 16.5% | +23.8% |
| 1984 | 20.5% | +23.9% |
| 1985 | 29.8% | +45.2% |
| 1986 | 33.5% | +12.6% |
| 1987 | 30.9% | -7.7% |
| 1988 | 32.3% | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 40.9% | +26.5% |
| 1990 | 31.2% | -23.6% |
| 1991 | 34.5% | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 29.1% | -15.7% |
| 1993 | 39.4% | +35.6% |
| 1994 | 40.2% | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 40.2% | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 48.2% | +19.9% |
| 1997 | 62.6% | +29.9% |
| 1998 | 61.5% | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 94.3% | +53.4% |
| 2000 | 95.5% | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 76.3% | -20.1% |
| 2002 | 59.0% | -22.7% |
| 2003 | 66.7% | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 68.4% | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 71.7% | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 88.8% | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 88.5% | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 41.1% | -53.6% |
| 2009 | 63.4% | +54.2% |
| 2010 | 62.9% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 50.4% | -19.8% |
| 2012 | 60.6% | +20.2% |
| 2013 | 68.4% | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 59.9% | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 61.7% | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 62.7% | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 73.4% | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 53.2% | -27.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.5% | 9.4% | 15.0% | 5 |
| 1980s | 23.9% | 8.4% | 40.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.1% | 29.1% | 94.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 71.9% | 41.1% | 95.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.5% | 50.4% | 73.4% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia
More financial sector data for Europe & Central Asia
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 78.1% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate -13.05 % 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 -6.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration 1.18 million (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 79.0% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 21.7% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 6.56 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 76.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Europe & Central Asia?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Europe & Central Asia was 53.2% 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 Europe & Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 95.5% in 2000.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.4% in 1980.
- How does Europe & Central Asia rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 26th out of 37 groups with data for 2018.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia 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.