Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) was 184.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Saudi Arabia, 2009–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 184.7% for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2025.
That represents a change of down 15.1% on the previous year and up 204.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Saudi Arabia peaked at 316.3% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 49.7%, in 2012.
Saudi Arabia ranks 8th of 99 countries 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 (% of GDP) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 74.3% | — |
| 2010 | 66.9% | -9.9% |
| 2011 | 49.8% | -25.6% |
| 2012 | 49.7% | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 60.7% | +22.3% |
| 2014 | 61.4% | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 60.7% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 65.1% | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 60.9% | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 56.0% | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 270.8% | +383.6% |
| 2020 | 316.3% | +16.8% |
| 2021 | 271.8% | -14.1% |
| 2022 | 212.9% | -21.7% |
| 2023 | 247.4% | +16.2% |
| 2024 | 217.4% | -12.1% |
| 2025 | 184.7% | -15.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 184.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 3.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 184.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 45.7%, 4.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Saudi Arabia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +383.6% | 56.0% | 270.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74.3% | 74.3% | 74.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 80.2% | 49.7% | 270.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 241.8% | 184.7% | 316.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More financial sector data for Saudi Arabia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 93.38 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 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 68.19 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 93.38 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Saudi Arabia was 184.7% 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 316.3% in 2020.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.7% in 2012.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 8th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 204.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.