Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Ireland
Ireland: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 27.8% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Ireland, 1997–2018
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 27.8% for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2018.
The figure is down 33.8% on the previous year and up 54.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Ireland peaked at 81.7% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 18.0%, in 2008.
That places Ireland 59th out of 99 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 59.0% | — |
| 1998 | 77.2% | +30.9% |
| 1999 | 69.5% | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 81.7% | +17.5% |
| 2001 | 68.9% | -15.7% |
| 2002 | 46.6% | -32.3% |
| 2003 | 51.7% | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 58.7% | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 53.8% | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 70.3% | +30.6% |
| 2007 | 53.3% | -24.2% |
| 2008 | 18.0% | -66.3% |
| 2009 | 25.9% | +44.3% |
| 2010 | 27.2% | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 45.0% | +65.2% |
| 2012 | 48.0% | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 70.0% | +45.8% |
| 2014 | 53.8% | -23.1% |
| 2015 | 42.4% | -21.3% |
| 2016 | 39.2% | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 42.1% | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 27.8% | -33.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 27.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 51% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 27.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 91% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68.6% | 59.0% | 77.2% | 3 |
| 2000s | 52.9% | 18.0% | 81.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.0% | 27.2% | 70.0% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More financial sector data for Ireland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 163.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Ireland?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Ireland was 27.8% 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 81.7% in 2000.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.0% in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Ireland ranks 59th out of 99 countries with data for 2018.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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.