Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 190.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in United Arab Emirates, 2007–2024
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 United Arab Emirates is 190.9%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 302.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in United Arab Emirates peaked at 190.9% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25.4%, in 2011.
United Arab Emirates ranks 7th 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 48.9% | — |
| 2008 | 34.0% | -30.5% |
| 2009 | 54.5% | +60.2% |
| 2010 | 42.7% | -21.6% |
| 2011 | 25.4% | -40.5% |
| 2012 | 25.8% | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 44.0% | +70.6% |
| 2014 | 47.4% | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 51.3% | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 55.9% | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 57.5% | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 52.5% | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 56.9% | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 82.5% | +45.1% |
| 2021 | 131.4% | +59.2% |
| 2022 | 170.8% | +30.0% |
| 2023 | 190.2% | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 190.9% | +0.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 190.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 3.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 190.9% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 45.7%, 4.2× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.8% | 34.0% | 54.5% | 3 |
| 2010s | 45.9% | 25.4% | 57.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.2% | 82.5% | 190.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 4 Switzerland 240.9% compare
- 5 United States 224.0% compare
- 6 Canada 199.2% compare
- 8 Saudi Arabia 184.7% compare
- 9 Japan 171.6% compare
- 10 South Korea 147.2% compare
More financial sector data for United Arab Emirates
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 69.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 50.4 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 69.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in United Arab Emirates?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in United Arab Emirates was 190.9% in 2024, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 190.9% in 2024.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.4% in 2011.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 7th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 302.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.