Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand
New Zealand: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 39.1% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand, 1985–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 39.1% for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2025.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand peaked at 72.6% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 18.1%, in 2008.
That places New Zealand 45th out of 99 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 35.6% | — |
| 1986 | 72.6% | +103.9% |
| 1987 | 38.8% | -46.6% |
| 1988 | 29.8% | -23.2% |
| 1989 | 30.7% | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 19.4% | -36.8% |
| 1991 | 33.4% | +72.5% |
| 1992 | 36.8% | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 54.8% | +48.9% |
| 1994 | 49.0% | -10.5% |
| 1995 | 49.1% | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 54.6% | +11.2% |
| 1997 | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| 1998 | 44.1% | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 48.2% | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 35.4% | -26.7% |
| 2001 | 33.1% | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 32.7% | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 37.4% | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 42.1% | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 35.4% | -15.9% |
| 2006 | 40.2% | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 34.6% | -13.9% |
| 2008 | 18.1% | -47.6% |
| 2009 | 29.2% | +60.9% |
| 2012 | 30.0% | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 34.5% | +15.3% |
| 2014 | 36.9% | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 41.7% | +13.0% |
| 2016 | 42.4% | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 45.8% | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 40.7% | -11.3% |
| 2019 | 50.6% | +24.4% |
| 2020 | 62.0% | +22.4% |
| 2021 | 48.5% | -21.8% |
| 2022 | 39.1% | -19.4% |
| 2023 | 37.7% | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 35.5% | -5.7% |
| 2025 | 39.1% | +10.0% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 39.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 72% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 39.1% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 88.8%, 44% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 41.5% | 29.8% | 72.6% | 5 |
| 1990s | 43.6% | 19.4% | 54.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.8% | 18.1% | 42.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.3% | 30.0% | 50.6% | 8 |
| 2020s | 43.6% | 35.5% | 62.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More financial sector data for New Zealand
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 81.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % 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 59.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 81.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in New Zealand was 39.1% 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 72.6% in 1986.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.1% in 2008.
- How does New Zealand rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- New Zealand ranks 45th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.