With a market capitalization of 3.12 trillion U.S. dollars as of May 2024, Microsoft was the world’s largest company that year. Rounding out the top five were some of the world’s most recognizable brands: Apple, NVIDIA, Google’s parent company Alphabet, and Amazon. Saudi Aramco led the ranking of the world's most profitable companies in 2023, with a pre-tax income of nearly 250 billion U.S. dollars. How are market value and market capitalization determined? Market value and market capitalization are two terms frequently used – and confused - when discussing the profitability and viability of companies. Strictly speaking, market capitalization (or market cap) is the worth of a company based on the total value of all their shares; an important metric when determining the comparative value of companies for trading opportunities. Accordingly, many stock exchanges such as the New York or London Stock Exchange release market capitalization data on their listed companies. On the other hand, market value technically refers to what a company is worth in a much broader context. It is determined by multiple factors, including profitability, corporate debt, and the market environment as a whole. In this sense it aims to estimate the overall value of a company, with share price only being one element. Market value is therefore useful for determining whether a company’s shares are over- or undervalued, and in arriving at a price if the company is to be sold. Such valuations are generally made on a case-by-case basis though, and not regularly reported. For this reason, market capitalization is often reported as market value. What are the top companies in the world? The answer to this question depends on the metric used. Although the largest company by market capitalization, Microsoft's global revenue did not manage to crack the top 20 companies. Rather, American multinational retailer Walmart was ranked as the largest company in the world by revenue. Walmart also had the highest number of employees in the world.

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$) in World was reported at 93688922052748 USD in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Market capitalization of listed companies - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

United States US: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data was reported at 32,120.703 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 27,352.201 USD bn for 2016. United States US: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data is updated yearly, averaging 11,322.354 USD bn from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32,120.703 USD bn in 2017 and a record low of 1,263.561 USD bn in 1981. United States US: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. 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 converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.; ; World Federation of Exchanges database.; Sum; Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of almost ** trillion U.S. dollars as of June 2025. The following three exchanges were the NASDAQ, PINK Exchange, and the Frankfurt Exchange. What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange is a marketplace where stockbrokers, traders, buyers, and sellers can trade in equities products. The largest exchanges have thousands of listed companies. These companies sell shares of their business, giving the general public the opportunity to invest in them. The oldest stock exchange worldwide is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, founded in the late sixteenth century. Other functions of a stock exchange Since these are publicly traded companies, every firm listed on a stock exchange has had an initial public offering (IPO). The largest IPOs can raise billions of dollars in equity for the firm involved. Related to stock exchanges are derivatives exchanges, where stock options, futures contracts, and other derivatives can be traded.

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$) in Germany was reported at 1889663940000 USD in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Market capitalization of listed companies - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$) in China was reported at 11469346090000 USD in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Market capitalization of listed companies - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$) in Russia was reported at 530104330000 USD in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Market capitalization of listed companies - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$) in Chile was reported at 285231910000 USD in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Chile - Market capitalization of listed companies - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

As of Janaury 2025, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq - the two largest stock exchange operators in the United States - held a combined market capitalization for domestic listed companies of over ** trillion U.S. dollars. Both markets were almost evenly sized at this point in time - at approximately ** and ** trillion U.S. dollars, respectively. However, the Nasdaq has grown much quicker than the NYSE since January 2018, when their respective domestic market caps were ** and ** trillion U.S. dollars. Much of this can be attributed to the success of information technology stocks during the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as the Nasdaq is the traditional venue for companies operating in the tech sector.

Romania RO: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data was reported at 14.024 USD bn in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.201 USD bn for 2010. Romania RO: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data is updated yearly, averaging 12.018 USD bn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2011, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.642 USD bn in 2007 and a record low of 313.690 USD mn in 1999. Romania RO: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Romania – Table RO.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. 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 converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.; ; World Federation of Exchanges database.; Sum; Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

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Bermuda BM: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data was reported at 207.000 USD mn in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 245.000 USD mn for 2021. Bermuda BM: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data is updated yearly, averaging 1.912 USD bn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2022, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.965 USD bn in 2019 and a record low of 207.000 USD mn in 2022. Bermuda BM: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bermuda – Table BM.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. 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 converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.;World Federation of Exchanges database.;Sum;Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

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Germany DE: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data was reported at 1,889.664 USD bn in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,503.046 USD bn for 2021. Germany DE: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data is updated yearly, averaging 948.491 USD bn from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2022, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,503.046 USD bn in 2021 and a record low of 51.400 USD bn in 1975. Germany DE: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. 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 converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.;World Federation of Exchanges database.;Sum;Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

Costa Rica CR: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data was reported at 3.223 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.142 % for 2021. Costa Rica CR: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 4.905 % from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2022, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.193 % in 1999 and a record low of 3.014 % in 2003. Costa Rica CR: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. 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.;World Federation of Exchanges database.;Weighted average;Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

Germany DE: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data was reported at 45.385 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 57.564 % for 2021. Germany DE: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 31.800 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2022, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.691 % in 1999 and a record low of 7.519 % in 1980. Germany DE: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. 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.;World Federation of Exchanges database.;Weighted average;Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.