Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Mexico
Mexico: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 30.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Mexico, 1975–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 30.6% for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2025.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Mexico peaked at 41.8% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1981.
Mexico ranks 53rd 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.5% | — |
| 1976 | 0.9% | +68.5% |
| 1978 | 0.7% | -20.1% |
| 1979 | 0.9% | +23.8% |
| 1980 | 0.6% | -29.0% |
| 1981 | 0.4% | -39.4% |
| 1982 | 0.9% | +143.4% |
| 1983 | 1.9% | +108.2% |
| 1984 | 2.0% | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 2.0% | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 4.1% | +104.8% |
| 1987 | 6.1% | +49.5% |
| 1988 | 8.4% | +36.4% |
| 1989 | 12.2% | +46.1% |
| 1990 | 15.7% | +28.5% |
| 1991 | 32.8% | +108.9% |
| 1992 | 38.2% | +16.4% |
| 1993 | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 23.5% | -37.9% |
| 1995 | 23.9% | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 24.7% | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 29.9% | +21.1% |
| 1998 | 16.5% | -45.0% |
| 1999 | 24.4% | +48.3% |
| 2000 | 16.9% | -30.9% |
| 2001 | 15.9% | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 12.8% | -19.2% |
| 2003 | 16.0% | +24.8% |
| 2004 | 20.9% | +30.7% |
| 2005 | 26.1% | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 34.1% | +31.0% |
| 2007 | 36.1% | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 20.2% | -44.2% |
| 2009 | 37.3% | +85.2% |
| 2010 | 41.1% | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 33.3% | -19.1% |
| 2012 | 41.8% | +25.8% |
| 2013 | 39.6% | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 35.2% | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 33.2% | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 31.5% | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 35.0% | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 35.6% | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 34.9% | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 31.0% | -11.3% |
| 2023 | 32.1% | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 30.6% | -4.8% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 30.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31.4%, 97% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 30.6% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 30.0%, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 4 |
| 1980s | 3.9% | 0.4% | 12.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.7% | 15.7% | 38.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.6% | 12.8% | 37.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.3% | 31.5% | 41.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 32.9% | 30.6% | 35.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More financial sector data for Mexico
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 14.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 24.82 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 8.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 18.13 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 14.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 24.82 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 8.95 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Mexico?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Mexico was 30.6% 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 41.8% in 2012.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1981.
- How does Mexico rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Mexico ranks 53rd out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.