In 2025, stock markets in the United States accounted for roughly ** percent of world stocks. The next largest country by stock market share was China, followed by the European Union as a whole. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ are the largest stock exchange operators worldwide. What is a stock exchange? The first modern publicly traded company was the Dutch East Industry Company, which sold shares to the general public to fund expeditions to Asia. Since then, groups of companies have formed exchanges in which brokers and dealers can come together and make transactions in one space. Stock market indices group companies trading on a given exchange, giving an idea of how they evolve in real time. Appeal of stock ownership Over half of adults in the United States are investing money in the stock market. Stocks are an attractive investment because the possible return is higher than offered by other financial instruments.

The market capitalization of companies in the United States was almost six times than that of China as of June 2025, making up a large share of the world's total market capitalization. Listed companies in the U.S. had a total market capitalization of nearly ** trillion U.S. dollars - against ** trillion U.S. dollars recorded by China. Japan followed as the next country in the ranking of nearly ***** trillion U.S. dollars.

The average for 2022 based on 75 countries was 74.88 percent. The highest value was in Hong Kong: 1273.23 percent and the lowest value was in Armenia: 1.29 percent. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The value of global domestic equity market increased from ***** trillion U.S. dollars in 2013 to ****** trillion U.S. dollars in 2024. The United States was by far the leading country with the largest share of total world stocks as of 2024. Global market capitalization in different regions The market capitalization of domestic companies listed varied across different regions of the world. As of Decmber 2024, the Americas region had the largest domestic equity market, totaling ** 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 ** billion U.S. dollars as of January 2025, larger than the total market capitalization in the Asia-Pacific, and in the EMEA regions in the same period. Largest Stock Exchanges in Latin America As of December 2024, the B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcao) was the biggest stock exchange in Latin America in terms of market capitalization and the second-largest in terms of number of listed companies. Following the B3 were the Mexican Stock Exchange and the Santiago Stock Exchange in Chile. The most valuable company in Latin America is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange: Fomento Económico Mexicano, a multinational beverage and retail company headquartered in Monterrey, had a market cap of *** billion U.S. dollars as of March 2025.

The average for 2022 based on 75 countries was 1225.97 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the USA: 40297.98 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Bermuda: 0.21 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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 November 2025. The following largest 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.

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

Key information about Georgia Market Capitalization

• Georgia Market Capitalization accounted for 249.158 USD mn in Oct 2025, compared with a percentage of 233.053 USD mn in the previous month
• Georgia Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 2015 to Oct 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 2.748 USD bn in Jun 2025 and a record low of 233.053 USD mn in Sep 2025

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Georgian Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The National Bank of Georgia period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

The average for 2022 based on 74 countries was 34.95 percent. The highest value was in Hong Kong: 794.22 percent and the lowest value was in Azerbaijan: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Key information about India Market Capitalization

• India Market Capitalization accounted for 5,298.749 USD bn in Oct 2025, compared with a percentage of 5,084.976 USD bn in the previous month
• India Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1993 to Oct 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 5,663.221 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 55.322 USD bn in Apr 1993

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. BSE Limited provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

As of December 2024, the Shanghai Stock Exchange had the largest domestic market capitalization among stock exchanges in the Asia Pacific region, amounting to approximately *** trillion U.S. dollars. Second in the ranking was the Shanghai Stock Exchange Group, followed by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Stock exchanges in Asia PacificThe major stock exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region are the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan, the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Mainland China, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Hong Kong, and the Bombay Stock Exchange in India, which is also the oldest stock exchange in Asia. Also, five out of the ten largest stock exchange operators in the world are located in Asia.What is market capitalization?Market capitalization, also commonly referred to as market cap, is a measure of the total market value of outstanding shares of a company on the stock market. It indicates a company’s relative size and value while taking various determinants such as risk and the market’s perception into consideration. There are large-cap (>** billion), mid-cap (* to ** billion) and small-cap (*** million to * billion) companies depending on their market capitalization.

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.

Dataset: Leading Companies in Market Capitalization https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F14839888%2Fe7df5ac47c282cc6288f211b698233c0%2FAdd%20a%20heading%20(5).png?generation=1716157027189074&alt=media" alt="">

Introduction: This dataset provides comprehensive information on the leading companies globally by market capitalization. It includes various key metrics and identifiers for each company, facilitating detailed analysis and comparisons. This dataset is gathered from companies market capital website. below i have given the details of the dataset and columns after that i have given some information about the use cases of this dataset.

About Dataset Columns: Below is a detailed description of each column in the dataset:

1-Rank: -Description: This column shows the ranking number of the company based on its market capitalization. The rankings are in ascending order, with rank 1 representing the company with the highest market capitalization. -Data Type: Integer -Example Values: 1, 2, 3, ...

2-Company: -Description: This column displays the full name of the company. It helps identify the company being analyzed. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "Apple Inc.", "Microsoft Corporation", "Amazon.com Inc."

3-Stock Symbol: -Description: This column contains the stock symbols (ticker symbols) of the companies, which are used for trading on stock exchanges. This is essential for identifying the company's stock in financial markets. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "AAPL", "MSFT", "AMZN"

4-Market Cap (USD): -Description: This column provides the market capitalization of the company in trillion US dollars. Market capitalization is calculated as the share price times the number of outstanding shares, representing the company's total market value. -Data Type: Float (to handle large values with precision) -Example Values: 2.43, 1.87, 1.76

5-Share Price: -Description: This column contains the current share price of the respective company in US dollars. It represents the price at which a single share of the company is traded on the stock market. -Data Type: Float -Example Values: 145.09, 250.35, 3400.50

6-Company Origin: -Description: This column provides the country name where the company is headquartered. It helps in understanding the geographical distribution of the leading companies. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "United States", "China", "Germany

Use Cases of the Leading Companies in Market Capitalization Dataset

This dataset is a treasure of information for anyone interested in the financial world. Here’s how different people and professionals might use it:

1-Investors and Traders: - Stock Picking: Investors can use the dataset to identify top-performing companies by market cap. This helps them make informed decisions about where to put their money. - Comparative Analysis: Traders can compare the share prices and market caps to find potential investment opportunities and trends.

2-Financial Analysts: -Performance Tracking: Analysts can track the performance of leading companies over time, helping them to forecast future trends and provide investment recommendations. -Sector Analysis: By examining the companies and their origins, analysts can identify which sectors and countries are leading the market.

3-Business Students and Educators: -Case Studies: Students can use the dataset for case studies and projects, analyzing the financial health and market position of global giants. -Learning Tool: Educators can use the data to teach about market capitalization, stock markets, and financial metrics.

4-Economists and Researchers: -Economic Indicators: The dataset can help economists understand the economic impact of leading companies on their respective countries and the global market. -Market Dynamics: Researchers can study the market dynamics and how large companies influence economic trends.

5-Journalists and Media: -Reporting: Journalists can use the data to report on the financial health of major companies, industry trends, and economic forecasts. -Insights: Media can provide insights into the rise and fall of company rankings, helping the public stay informed about market changes.

6-Corporate Strategists: -Benchmarking: Companies can benchmark their performance against the leaders in their industry, identifying areas for improvement. -Strategic Planning: Strategists can use the data to develop long-term plans, aiming to enhance their market position.

7-General Public: -Personal Finance: Individuals interested in personal finance can use the dataset to learn more about the companies behind the brands they use daily. -Educational: For anyone curious about how global markets work, this dataset provides a straightforward way to see which companies are at the top and why.

Continuously updated global ranking of the world’s largest publicly traded companies by market capitalization (USD) as displayed on Capital.com. The table lists each company’s rank, market cap in USD, latest share price and primary listing country; rankings reflect reported market caps as of the stated date and are updated over time.

Key information about France Market Capitalization

• France Market Capitalization accounted for 3,718.664 USD bn in Oct 2025, compared with a percentage of 3,665.544 USD bn in the previous month
• France Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Dec 2004 to Oct 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,380.599 USD bn in Apr 2023 and a record low of 1,141.354 USD bn in Feb 2009

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Euronext provides Market Capitalization in EUR. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Market Capitalization prior to December 2022 is based on old methodology.

Key information about China Market Capitalization

• China Market Capitalization accounted for 14,954.040 USD bn in Oct 2025, compared with a percentage of 14,772.008 USD bn in the previous month
• China Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jul 1995 to Oct 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 14,954.040 USD bn in Oct 2025 and a record low of 40.601 USD bn in Jan 1996

CEIC calculates monthly Market Capitalization as the sum of Market Capitalization of Shanghai Stock Exchange and Market Capitalization of Shenzhen Stock Exchange and converts it into USD. Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Key information about Taiwan Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• Taiwan Market Capitalization accounted for 287.1 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a percentage of 240.9 % in the previous year
• Taiwan Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1962 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 287.1 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 6.1 % in Dec 1968

CEIC calculates Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from annual Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Market Capitalization is calculated as the sum of the Market Capitalizations of Common and Preferred Stocks. Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP prior to 1981 is calculated from Nominal GDP with reference year 2016.


Further information about Taiwan Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, All Listed Stocks recorded a monthly P/E ratio of 23.3 in Oct 2025
• Month End closed at 27,626.5 points in Nov 2025

While nearly every country in Europe has a stock exchange, only five are considered major, and have a market capital of over one trillion U.S dollars. European stock exchanges make up two of the top ten global major stock markets. Europe’s biggest stock exchanges are the Euronext which combines five markets, and the London Stock Exchange. Since the Covid-19 outbreak all of Europe’s largest exchanges all saw large drops in total market capital value between January and March 2020. Since March, all major stock exchanges in Europe have been in recovery. Coronavirus First reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019, the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has massively affected stock exchanges and the financial sector globally. Approximately 210 countries and territories worldwide have been affected by the COVID-19 virus. Euronext As Europe’s largest stock exchange, Euronext consists of the Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon and Paris stock markets. As of the end of 2022, companies trading on the Euronext stock exchange had a combined market capitalization of approximately seven trillion euros.

Continuously updated global ranking of the world’s largest publicly traded AI companies by market capitalization (USD) as displayed on Capital.com. The table lists each company’s rank, market cap in USD, latest share price and primary listing country; rankings reflect reported market caps as of the stated date and are updated over time.

The average for 2022 based on 14 countries was 25.95 percent. The highest value was in Luxembourg: 62.99 percent and the lowest value was in the Czechia: 9.54 percent. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.