Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Germany
Germany: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 57.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Germany, 1975–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Germany stood at 57.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.5% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Germany peaked at 64.7% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 7.5%, in 1980.
Germany ranks 34th of 99 countries on this measure, 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 10.4% | — |
| 1976 | 10.2% | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 10.8% | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 11.3% | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 9.0% | -20.3% |
| 1980 | 7.5% | -16.2% |
| 1981 | 7.8% | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 8.8% | +13.6% |
| 1983 | 10.7% | +21.1% |
| 1984 | 10.8% | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 24.2% | +125.2% |
| 1986 | 24.5% | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 16.8% | -31.7% |
| 1988 | 17.8% | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 26.0% | +45.8% |
| 1990 | 20.0% | -23.2% |
| 1991 | 19.8% | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 15.3% | -22.3% |
| 1993 | 21.2% | +38.4% |
| 1994 | 22.5% | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 22.3% | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 26.5% | +19.1% |
| 1997 | 37.2% | +40.2% |
| 1998 | 48.7% | +30.9% |
| 1999 | 64.7% | +32.9% |
| 2000 | 64.6% | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 54.5% | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 32.6% | -40.1% |
| 2003 | 42.6% | +30.5% |
| 2004 | 41.9% | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 41.5% | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 53.8% | +29.4% |
| 2007 | 60.4% | +12.4% |
| 2008 | 29.2% | -51.7% |
| 2009 | 37.2% | +27.4% |
| 2010 | 41.2% | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 31.0% | -24.9% |
| 2012 | 41.3% | +33.4% |
| 2013 | 50.9% | +23.1% |
| 2014 | 43.8% | -13.8% |
| 2015 | 50.1% | +14.2% |
| 2016 | 48.5% | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 60.1% | +23.8% |
| 2018 | 43.3% | -28.0% |
| 2019 | 53.0% | +22.4% |
| 2020 | 58.0% | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 57.5% | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 45.0% | -21.7% |
| 2023 | 47.7% | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 43.6% | -8.6% |
| 2025 | 57.4% | +31.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 57.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Germany's 57.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 1.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.3% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 5 |
| 1980s | 15.5% | 7.5% | 26.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.8% | 15.3% | 64.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.8% | 29.2% | 64.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.3% | 31.0% | 60.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.5% | 43.6% | 58.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More financial sector data for Germany
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 84.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Germany?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Germany was 57.4% in 2025, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 64.7% in 1999.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.5% in 1980.
- How does Germany rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Germany ranks 34th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.