Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union
European Union: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 50.0% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union, 1975–2018
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union is 50.0%, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 31.3% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union peaked at 78.4% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 7.7%, in 1982.
That places European Union 27th 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 European Union, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 10.9% | — |
| 1976 | 10.5% | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 8.8% | -16.9% |
| 1978 | 10.4% | +18.8% |
| 1979 | 8.5% | -17.8% |
| 1980 | 7.7% | -10.0% |
| 1981 | 7.7% | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 7.7% | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 9.9% | +29.5% |
| 1984 | 11.9% | +20.3% |
| 1985 | 19.6% | +64.5% |
| 1986 | 23.9% | +22.1% |
| 1987 | 19.2% | -19.7% |
| 1988 | 22.3% | +15.8% |
| 1989 | 30.3% | +36.3% |
| 1990 | 21.7% | -28.4% |
| 1991 | 23.7% | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 18.8% | -20.6% |
| 1993 | 26.0% | +38.7% |
| 1994 | 28.1% | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 28.1% | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 33.8% | +20.3% |
| 1997 | 44.7% | +32.4% |
| 1998 | 41.1% | -8.1% |
| 1999 | 74.5% | +81.2% |
| 2000 | 78.4% | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 62.3% | -20.5% |
| 2002 | 45.9% | -26.4% |
| 2003 | 53.6% | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 55.4% | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 57.4% | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 73.7% | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 77.2% | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 34.4% | -55.4% |
| 2009 | 50.9% | +48.2% |
| 2010 | 50.5% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 39.0% | -22.7% |
| 2012 | 48.7% | +24.9% |
| 2013 | 57.7% | +18.5% |
| 2014 | 51.0% | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 61.0% | +19.6% |
| 2016 | 60.1% | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 72.8% | +21.1% |
| 2018 | 50.0% | -31.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.8% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 5 |
| 1980s | 16.0% | 7.7% | 30.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.1% | 18.8% | 74.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.9% | 34.4% | 78.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.5% | 39.0% | 72.8% | 9 |
Countries ranked near European Union
More financial sector data for European Union
- Claims on central government, etc. 24.7% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate 26.01 % 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 -262.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration -317,019 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 75.6% (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 75.6% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 4.22 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 73.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in European Union was 50.0% 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 European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 78.4% in 2000.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.7% in 1982.
- How does European Union rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- European Union ranks 27th out of 37 groups with data for 2018.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union 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.