Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Netherlands
Netherlands: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 129.7% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Netherlands, 1975–2017
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2017, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Netherlands stood at 129.7%.
That represents a change of up 28.3% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Netherlands peaked at 155.0% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 13.3%, in 1981.
That places Netherlands 13th out of 99 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 18.2% | — |
| 1976 | 18.5% | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 17.7% | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 17.0% | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 16.2% | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 15.0% | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 13.3% | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 16.2% | +21.9% |
| 1983 | 22.0% | +35.5% |
| 1984 | 24.6% | +11.9% |
| 1985 | 41.2% | +67.6% |
| 1986 | 41.6% | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 35.5% | -14.7% |
| 1988 | 41.2% | +16.1% |
| 1989 | 59.7% | +44.9% |
| 1990 | 37.6% | -37.0% |
| 1991 | 51.6% | +37.2% |
| 1992 | 47.0% | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 51.3% | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 59.0% | +14.9% |
| 1995 | 63.3% | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 83.2% | +31.4% |
| 1997 | 112.2% | +35.0% |
| 1998 | 137.5% | +22.5% |
| 1999 | 155.0% | +12.7% |
| 2000 | 153.3% | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 116.3% | -24.2% |
| 2002 | 84.4% | -27.4% |
| 2003 | 83.9% | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 81.5% | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 86.2% | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 105.7% | +22.7% |
| 2007 | 112.0% | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 40.6% | -63.8% |
| 2009 | 63.6% | +56.8% |
| 2010 | 77.6% | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 65.1% | -16.0% |
| 2012 | 77.0% | +18.2% |
| 2013 | 92.5% | +20.2% |
| 2014 | 87.2% | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 93.9% | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 101.1% | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 129.7% | +28.3% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 129.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 2.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 129.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 4.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.5% | 16.2% | 18.5% | 5 |
| 1980s | 31.0% | 13.3% | 59.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 79.8% | 37.6% | 155.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 92.7% | 40.6% | 153.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 90.5% | 65.1% | 129.7% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More financial sector data for Netherlands
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 174.01 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 127.06 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 174.01 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Netherlands?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Netherlands was 129.7% in 2017, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 155.0% in 1999.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.3% in 1981.
- How does Netherlands rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Netherlands ranks 13th out of 99 countries with data for 2017.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.