The value of global domestic equity market increased from 65.04 trillion U.S. dollars in 2013 to 111 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023. The United States was by far the leading country with the largest share of total world stocks as of 2023. Global market capitalization in different regions The market capitalization of domestic companies listed varied across different regions of the world. As of Decmber 2023, the Americas region had the largest domestic equity market, totaling 54 trillion U.S. dollars. This region is home to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which are the two largest stock exchange operators in the world. The market capitalization of these two exchanges alone exceeded 48 billion U.S. dollars as of December 2023, larger than the market capitalization in the Asia-Pacific (34 trillion U.S. dollars) and EMEA (23 trillion U.S. dollars) regions in the same period. Largest Stock Exchanges in Latin America As of December 2023, the B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcao) was the biggest stock exchange in Latin America in terms of market capitalization and number of listed companies. Following the B3 were the Mexican Stock Exchange and the Santiago Stock Exchange in Chile. Moreover, the B3 also facilitated the trading of Petrobras, the largest Latin American company, with a market capitalization of nearly 95 billion U.S. dollars as of the same period.

Global equity markets have seen significant growth and regional shifts over the past decade. The Americas region has solidified its position as the dominant player, with its domestic equity market value surging from 28.3 trillion U.S. dollars in 2013 to an impressive 67.26 trillion U.S. dollars by 2024. U.S. dominance in global stock markets The United States continues to be the powerhouse of global equity markets, accounting for approximately 60 percent of world stocks in 2024. This dominance is largely driven by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, which are the two largest stock exchange operators worldwide. The NYSE alone boasts an equity market capitalization exceeding 31 trillion U.S. dollars as of December 2024, making it the largest stock exchange globally, which underscores the country's central role in global finance and investment. Regional market dynamics and emerging players While the Americas region leads in market capitalization, other regions are also experiencing growth and evolution. The Asia-Pacific region has seen its market value increase from 18.52 trillion U.S. dollars in 2013 to 37.76 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, reflecting the rising economic influence of countries in this area. Notably, the Teheran Exchange has emerged as a significant player in the derivatives market, ranking first globally in single stock options contracts traded in 2024, which highlights the increasing sophistication and diversity of global financial markets beyond traditional powerhouses.

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Key information about United States Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• United States Market Capitalization accounted for 155.0 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2022, compared with a percentage of 205.0 % in the previous year
• US Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1975 to Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 205.0 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 36.7 % in Dec 1978

The World Bank provides annual Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP. Market Capitalization includes domestic companies listed at the end of the year and excludes investment companies, mutual funds and other collective investment vehicles

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.

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Key information about Uzbekistan Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• Uzbekistan Market Capitalization accounted for 16.7 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a percentage of 14.1 % in the previous year
• Uzbekistan Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 2010 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 16.7 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 3.1 % in Dec 2016

CEIC calculates Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Republican Stock Exchange «Toshkent» provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency

Market Capitalization: Nasdaq data was reported at 33,827.625 USD bn in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35,016.066 USD bn for Jan 2025. Market Capitalization: Nasdaq data is updated monthly, averaging 4,480.217 USD bn from Jan 1995 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 358 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73,626.411 USD bn in Oct 2017 and a record low of 792.432 USD bn in Jan 1995. Market Capitalization: Nasdaq data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by NASDAQ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z014: NASDAQ: Market Capitalization. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

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The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of just below 32 trillion U.S. dollars as of January 2025. The following three exchanges were the NASDAQ, Shanghai Stock Exchange, and the Japan Exchange Group. 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.

WiseTech Global reported AUD28.48B in Market Capitalization this March of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for WiseTech Global | WTC - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last March in 2025.

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S&P Global reported $159.45B in Market Capitalization this March of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for S&P Global | SPGI - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last March in 2025.

Namibia NA: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data was reported at 0.009 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.010 % for 2010. Namibia NA: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 1.986 % from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2011, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.465 % in 1999 and a record low of 0.009 % in 2011. Namibia NA: 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 Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: 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.

Key information about Jordan Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• Jordan Market Capitalization accounted for 46.8 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2023, compared with a percentage of 52.0 % in the previous year
• Jordan Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1978 to Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 298.8 % in Dec 2005 and a record low of 36.0 % in Dec 1978

CEIC calculates Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from annual Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Amman Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Department of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. Nominal GDP prior to 2008 is based on SNA 1993.


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• In the latest reports, ASE recorded a daily P/E ratio of 8.5 in Nov 2024
• General Free Float Weighted closed at 2,406.0 points in Oct 2024

Market Cap: Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Domestic Shares data was reported at 1,973,315.580 EUR mn in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,925,278.450 EUR mn for Nov 2023. Market Cap: Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Domestic Shares data is updated monthly, averaging 1,259,017.500 EUR mn from Jan 1998 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 310 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,230,425.210 EUR mn in Aug 2021 and a record low of 575,707.000 EUR mn in Mar 2003. Market Cap: Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Domestic Shares data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Deutsche Börse Group. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.Z003: Market Capitalization. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Key information about Italy Market Capitalization

• Italy Market Capitalization accounted for 747.439 USD bn in Feb 2023, compared with a percentage of 738.550 USD bn in the previous month
• Italy Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jul 1998 to Feb 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 1,147.167 USD bn in Apr 2007 and a record low of 379.781 USD bn in May 2012

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Italian Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in EUR. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

The global banking sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with the market capitalization of the 100 largest banks reaching 6.7 trillion euros in the third quarter of 2024. This marks the highest value observed since 2016, reflecting a strong recovery and expansion in the banking industry. The upward trend is particularly noteworthy given the fluctuations experienced in previous years, including the sharp decline during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Chinese banks dominate global rankings While market capitalization provides one measure of bank size, total assets offer another perspective. In 2023, Chinese banks occupied the top four positions globally based on total assets, with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) leading at approximately 6.3 trillion U.S. dollars. However, when ranked by market capitalization, JPMorgan Chase took the top spot, with ICBC falling to third place. This highlights the different metrics used to assess bank size and influence in the global financial landscape. China's banking sector continues to expand The growth in market capitalization of the world's largest banks is mirrored by the expansion of China's banking sector. By 2023, the number of banking institutions in China had reached 4,561, showing relative stability in recent years after a period of increase. Additionally, the value of bank assets in China amounted to 47 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022, nearly tripling over the past decade. This rapid growth underscores China's increasing importance in the global banking industry and its potential influence on overall market capitalization trends.

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