Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Venezuela
Venezuela: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) was 4.3% in 2002. ▼ Falling
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Venezuela, 1993–2002
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2002, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Venezuela stood at 4.3%. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.3% on the previous year and down 67.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Venezuela peaked at 17.0% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 2002.
Venezuela ranks 94th of 99 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13.0% | — |
| 1994 | 8.4% | -35.1% |
| 1995 | 5.5% | -34.4% |
| 1996 | 14.3% | +157.6% |
| 1997 | 17.0% | +19.1% |
| 1998 | 8.3% | -51.1% |
| 1999 | 7.6% | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 6.9% | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 5.1% | -26.9% |
| 2002 | 4.3% | -15.3% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 4.3% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.2%, 25% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 4.3% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 30.0%, 14% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.6% | 5.5% | 17.0% | 7 |
| 2000s | 5.4% | 4.3% | 6.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 91 Belarus 5.9%
- 92 Bangladesh 5.7% compare
- 93 Slovak Republic 5.3% compare
- 95 Ecuador 4.3% compare
- 96 Ukraine 3.4%
- 97 Costa Rica 3.1% compare
More financial sector data for Venezuela
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 12.24 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 8.94 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 12.24 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Venezuela?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Venezuela was 4.3% in 2002, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 17.0% in 1997.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 2002.
- How does Venezuela rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Venezuela ranks 94th out of 99 countries with data for 2002.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.