Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Norway
Norway: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 69.7% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Norway, 1981–2019
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Norway is 69.7%, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 18.4% on the previous year and up 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Norway peaked at 93.6% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 3.8%, in 1982.
Norway ranks 23rd of 99 countries on this measure, 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5.3% | — |
| 1982 | 3.8% | -27.1% |
| 1983 | 7.5% | +94.6% |
| 1984 | 93.6% | +1154.1% |
| 1985 | 15.4% | -83.5% |
| 1986 | 12.9% | -16.5% |
| 1987 | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 15.5% | +22.6% |
| 1989 | 24.7% | +59.3% |
| 1990 | 21.9% | -11.5% |
| 1991 | 18.2% | -17.1% |
| 1992 | 13.7% | -24.4% |
| 1993 | 22.8% | +66.4% |
| 1994 | 28.9% | +26.4% |
| 1995 | 29.5% | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 35.0% | +18.7% |
| 1997 | 41.6% | +18.7% |
| 1998 | 30.3% | -27.0% |
| 1999 | 39.5% | +30.1% |
| 2000 | 38.5% | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 40.0% | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 32.8% | -17.9% |
| 2003 | 41.9% | +27.4% |
| 2004 | 53.2% | +27.2% |
| 2005 | 61.4% | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 80.3% | +30.9% |
| 2007 | 87.0% | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 30.9% | -64.5% |
| 2009 | 57.4% | +85.8% |
| 2010 | 67.1% | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 43.1% | -35.8% |
| 2012 | 46.2% | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 49.1% | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 42.5% | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 48.4% | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 60.3% | +24.7% |
| 2017 | 69.1% | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 58.8% | -14.9% |
| 2019 | 69.7% | +18.4% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 69.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 1.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Norway's 69.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 2.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Norway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +1154.1% | 7.5% | 93.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21.3% | 3.8% | 93.6% | 9 |
| 1990s | 28.1% | 13.7% | 41.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.4% | 30.9% | 87.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.4% | 42.5% | 69.7% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More financial sector data for Norway
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 242.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 176.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 242.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Norway?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Norway was 69.7% in 2019, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 93.6% in 1984.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8% in 1982.
- How does Norway rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Norway ranks 23rd out of 99 countries with data for 2019.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.