Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Post-demographic dividend
Post-demographic dividend: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 191.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Post-demographic dividend, 1975–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Post-demographic dividend recorded 191.0% for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Post-demographic dividend peaked at 191.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 23.6%, in 1978.
Post-demographic dividend ranks 4th of 37 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Post-demographic dividend, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 27.6% | — |
| 1976 | 31.4% | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 26.2% | -16.5% |
| 1978 | 23.6% | -10.1% |
| 1979 | 25.6% | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 29.9% | +16.9% |
| 1981 | 27.8% | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 30.9% | +11.2% |
| 1983 | 36.9% | +19.6% |
| 1984 | 35.1% | -5.1% |
| 1985 | 47.6% | +35.7% |
| 1986 | 53.6% | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 55.4% | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 60.1% | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 68.6% | +14.2% |
| 1990 | 50.7% | -26.1% |
| 1991 | 56.4% | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 49.7% | -11.9% |
| 1993 | 61.3% | +23.4% |
| 1994 | 60.6% | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 65.1% | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 73.9% | +13.6% |
| 1997 | 85.0% | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 95.9% | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 122.6% | +27.9% |
| 2000 | 111.4% | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 97.0% | -12.9% |
| 2002 | 78.4% | -19.2% |
| 2003 | 92.9% | +18.5% |
| 2004 | 98.6% | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 104.0% | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 119.0% | +14.4% |
| 2007 | 119.7% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 62.7% | -47.6% |
| 2009 | 90.2% | +43.8% |
| 2010 | 96.6% | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 80.3% | -16.9% |
| 2012 | 93.4% | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 112.8% | +20.8% |
| 2014 | 112.4% | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 117.8% | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 121.5% | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 141.7% | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 120.0% | -15.3% |
| 2019 | 140.1% | +16.7% |
| 2020 | 169.9% | +21.3% |
| 2021 | 167.3% | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 133.5% | -20.2% |
| 2023 | 150.1% | +12.4% |
| 2024 | 171.7% | +14.4% |
| 2025 | 191.0% | +11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26.9% | 23.6% | 31.4% | 5 |
| 1980s | 44.6% | 27.8% | 68.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 72.1% | 49.7% | 122.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 97.4% | 62.7% | 119.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 113.7% | 80.3% | 141.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 163.9% | 133.5% | 191.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Post-demographic dividend
- 1 Hong Kong 1,425.0% compare
- 2 South Africa 327.2% compare
- 3 India 266.9% compare
- 4 Switzerland 240.9% compare
- 5 United States 224.0% compare
- 6 Canada 199.2% compare
- 7 United Arab Emirates 190.9% compare
More financial sector data for Post-demographic dividend
- Net migration 4.13 million (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 45.8% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 158.9% (2024)
- Broad money 123.1% (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 73.2% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.04 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 72.6% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate 5.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration, annual growth rate 0.6008 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Post-demographic dividend?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Post-demographic dividend was 191.0% 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 Post-demographic dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 191.0% in 2025.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Post-demographic dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.6% in 1978.
- How does Post-demographic dividend rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Post-demographic dividend ranks 4th out of 37 groups with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Post-demographic dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Post-demographic dividend 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.