Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Switzerland
Switzerland: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 240.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Switzerland, 1975–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Switzerland stood at 240.9%.
That represents a change of up 18.5% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Switzerland peaked at 280.6% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 24.8%, in 1975.
Switzerland ranks 4th 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 in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 24.8% | — |
| 1976 | 30.1% | +21.3% |
| 1977 | 40.2% | +33.8% |
| 1978 | 36.7% | -8.9% |
| 1979 | 37.3% | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 34.3% | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 33.7% | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 33.2% | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 37.9% | +14.2% |
| 1984 | 36.1% | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 74.7% | +107.0% |
| 1986 | 79.7% | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 64.1% | -19.5% |
| 1988 | 64.1% | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 80.9% | +26.2% |
| 1990 | 58.4% | -27.8% |
| 1991 | 69.5% | +18.9% |
| 1992 | 68.3% | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 98.0% | +43.5% |
| 1994 | 93.2% | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 111.2% | +19.3% |
| 1996 | 115.9% | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 192.5% | +66.1% |
| 1998 | 224.6% | +16.7% |
| 1999 | 224.6% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 280.6% | +24.9% |
| 2001 | 181.7% | -35.2% |
| 2002 | 195.2% | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 198.4% | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 202.7% | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 221.1% | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 270.4% | +22.3% |
| 2007 | 255.4% | -5.5% |
| 2008 | 153.2% | -40.0% |
| 2009 | 188.9% | +23.3% |
| 2010 | 201.5% | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 149.8% | -25.7% |
| 2012 | 176.7% | +18.0% |
| 2013 | 214.4% | +21.3% |
| 2014 | 201.8% | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 215.1% | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 200.9% | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 238.7% | +18.8% |
| 2018 | 194.6% | -18.5% |
| 2019 | 249.1% | +28.0% |
| 2020 | 264.7% | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 276.9% | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 213.2% | -23.0% |
| 2023 | 220.2% | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 203.3% | -7.7% |
| 2025 | 240.9% | +18.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 240.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 4.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 240.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 7.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.8% | 24.8% | 40.2% | 5 |
| 1980s | 53.9% | 33.2% | 80.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 125.6% | 58.4% | 224.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 214.8% | 153.2% | 280.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 204.3% | 149.8% | 249.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 236.5% | 203.3% | 276.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 1 Hong Kong 1,425.0% compare
- 2 South Africa 327.2% compare
- 3 India 266.9% compare
- 5 United States 224.0% compare
- 6 Canada 199.2% compare
- 7 United Arab Emirates 190.9% compare
More financial sector data for Switzerland
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per capita 141,431 current LCU per person (2016)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2016)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 1.17 billion SDR (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value 106.64 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 667.88 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 678.82 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 785.45 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 785.03 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per capita 86,338 SDR per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Switzerland?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Switzerland was 240.9% 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 280.6% in 2000.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.8% in 1975.
- How does Switzerland rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Switzerland ranks 4th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.