Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Italy
Italy: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) was 27.0% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy, 1975–2014
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2014, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy stood at 27.0%.
That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and down 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy peaked at 66.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1998.
Italy ranks 61st 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 (% of GDP) in Italy, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 4.7% | — |
| 1977 | 2.4% | -49.5% |
| 1978 | 3.1% | +30.0% |
| 1979 | 3.3% | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 5.3% | +62.5% |
| 1981 | 5.5% | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 4.7% | -16.2% |
| 1983 | 4.7% | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 5.9% | +24.5% |
| 1985 | 12.8% | +119.0% |
| 1986 | 21.8% | +70.3% |
| 1987 | 14.9% | -31.8% |
| 1988 | 15.2% | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 18.2% | +20.1% |
| 1990 | 12.6% | -31.0% |
| 1991 | 13.2% | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 9.3% | -29.3% |
| 1993 | 13.6% | +45.7% |
| 1994 | 16.9% | +24.0% |
| 1995 | 17.8% | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 19.5% | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 27.7% | +41.9% |
| 1998 | 0.0% | -99.9% |
| 1999 | 58.0% | +250894.4% |
| 2000 | 66.8% | +15.2% |
| 2001 | 45.0% | -32.7% |
| 2002 | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| 2003 | 38.8% | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 43.6% | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 42.8% | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 52.4% | +22.5% |
| 2007 | 48.3% | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 21.6% | -55.2% |
| 2009 | 29.7% | +37.4% |
| 2010 | 24.9% | -16.0% |
| 2011 | 18.7% | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 23.0% | +22.8% |
| 2013 | 28.6% | +24.5% |
| 2014 | 27.0% | -5.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 27.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 50% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Italy's 27.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 88% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +250894.4% | 0.0% | 58.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.4% | 2.4% | 4.7% | 4 |
| 1980s | 10.9% | 4.7% | 21.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.9% | 0.0% | 58.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.6% | 21.6% | 66.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.4% | 18.7% | 28.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More financial sector data for Italy
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 91.77 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 67.01 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 91.77 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Italy was 27.0% in 2014, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 66.8% in 2000.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1998.
- How does Italy rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Italy ranks 61st out of 99 countries with data for 2014.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.