The number of domestic companies listed on the Nasdaq and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has seen some fluctuations since 2018. As of the end of 2023, the NYSE had a total of ***** listed domestic and international companies, while the figure for the Nasdaq was much higher, standing at *****. Despite this, the NYSE has a higher market capitalization than the Nasdaq. What are the top listed companies? The NYSE has been a home for stable and long-lasting firms, also known as “blue-chip” companies. For example, Berkshire Hathaway, established in 1839, is the largest company traded on the NYSE. On the other hand, the Nasdaq has been known for listing major tech companies. For instance, Apple is the largest company listed on the Nasdaq. As of 2024, both companies were among the biggest companies in the world in terms of market capitalization. Which stock exchange has the most companies worldwide? Although the NYSE and the Nasdaq are the world’s largest two stock market operators by market capitalization, the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is the biggest stock exchange in the world based on the number of companies. The JPX was created in 2013 through the merger of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange and is also one of the largest stock exchanges in the world based on total market capitalization.

United States US: Number of Listed Domestic Companies: Total data was reported at 4,336.000 Unit in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,331.000 Unit for 2016. United States US: Number of Listed Domestic Companies: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 5,930.000 Unit from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,090.000 Unit in 1996 and a record low of 4,102.000 Unit in 2012. United States US: Number of Listed Domestic Companies: Total 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. Listed domestic companies, including foreign companies which are exclusively listed, are those which have shares listed on an exchange at the end of the year. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies, such as holding companies and investment companies, regardless of their legal status, are excluded. A company with several classes of shares is counted once. Only companies admitted to listing on the exchange are included.; ; 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.

As of 2022, there were approximately 48,000 thousand listed companies worldwide, which was a decrease from the previous year. Overall, however, the number of domestic listed companies worldwide increased since 1975.

Based in Toronto, the TMX Canada was the largest stock exchange in the Americas as of December 2024 in terms of companies listed, with *****. The B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcao was the largest in South America, with *** companies. Stock exchange size The number of companies is a straightforward way to measure the size of a stock exchange, but there are others. For example, market capitalization, or market cap, refers to the number of shares available on the exchange multiplied by the price per share. This paints a picture of the financial size of the exchange. Another metric is the measure of capital raised, which gives an idea of the profitability of the exchange for the companies listed. Why measure stock exchanges? A stock exchange is essentially a place where people can buy shares in a company. In principle, one can go online and buy from any of the exchanges in this statistic. However, companies choose where to offer their stock for a variety of reasons. These initial public offerings (IPOs) take place in the countries chosen by the company as the place in which that company can best earn money. This affects the inflow of money into the market, and a vibrant exchange will help established firms as well. On the supply side, an economy can profit from the securities industry as well. For these reasons and others, analysts pay close attention to the size of exchanges.

Canada: Number of companies listed on the stock exchange: The latest value from 2022 is 3534 companies, an increase from 3455 companies in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 661 companies, based on data from 70 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1975 to 2022 is 2396 companies. The minimum value, 1124 companies, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 3922 companies was recorded in 2020.

Germany Number of Listed Companies: All Exchanges data was reported at 12,288.000 Unit in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,280.000 Unit for Mar 2025. Germany Number of Listed Companies: All Exchanges data is updated monthly, averaging 11,030.000 Unit from Jan 1998 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 325 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,802.000 Unit in Jun 2008 and a record low of 2,812.000 Unit in Jan 1998. Germany Number of Listed Companies: All Exchanges data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Deutsche Börse Group. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.Z004: Number of Listed Companies.

Israel Number of Listed Companies: TASE data was reported at 641.000 Unit in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 640.000 Unit for Feb 2025. Israel Number of Listed Companies: TASE data is updated monthly, averaging 636.000 Unit from Jan 2003 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 267 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 963.000 Unit in Dec 2024 and a record low of 548.000 Unit in Jul 2015. Israel Number of Listed Companies: TASE data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Israel – Table IL.Z009: Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: No of Listed Companies and Securities.

Based on the total number of companies listed, the Japan Exchange Group was the largest stock exchange operator in the world as of Janaury 2025, with 3,968 companies listed. Of these, only six were foreign companies, with the remaining being domestic. The stock exchange with the highest number of international companies at this time was the U.S. Nasdaq, with 871. However, despite only having the seventh-highest number of companies, the New York Stock Exchange has the highest market capitalization of any stock exchange operator.

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Syria Number of Listed Companies: DSE data was reported at 37.000 Unit in Oct 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.000 Unit for Sep 2024. Syria Number of Listed Companies: DSE data is updated monthly, averaging 24.000 Unit from Jan 2010 (Median) to Oct 2024, with 178 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.000 Unit in Oct 2024 and a record low of 12.000 Unit in Mar 2010. Syria Number of Listed Companies: DSE data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Damascus Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Syrian Arab Republic – Table SY.Z005: Damascus Securities Exchange: Number of Trades and Listed Companies.

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The number of domestic companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) saw some fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Considering domestic companies only, the NYSE recorded its peak in 2020, with 2,363 listed companies. Combining both domestic and international companies, as of December 2024, the NYSE had a total of 2,132 listed companies.

Switzerland: Number of companies listed on the stock exchange: The latest value from 2021 is 220 companies, unchanged from 220 companies in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 672 companies, based on data from 74 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1975 to 2021 is 202 companies. The minimum value, 104 companies, was reached in 1975 while the maximum of 289 companies was recorded in 2003.

Costa Rica: Number of companies listed on the stock exchange: The latest value from 2022 is 9 companies, a decline from 10 companies in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 661 companies, based on data from 70 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1983 to 2022 is 17 companies. The minimum value, 9 companies, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 31 companies was recorded in 1994.

India: Number of companies listed on the stock exchange: The latest value from 2022 is 2168 companies, an increase from 2053 companies in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 661 companies, based on data from 70 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1983 to 2022 is 4185 companies. The minimum value, 1151 companies, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 6988 companies was recorded in 2018.

Number of listed companies per 1,000,000 people in Canada was reported at 103 in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Number of listed companies per 1,000,000 people - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Number of listed companies per 1,000,000 people in Ireland was reported at 8.8344 in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ireland - Number of listed companies per 1,000,000 people - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Number of Listed Company: OMX Copenhagen Stock Exchange data was reported at 119.000 Unit in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 120.000 Unit for Feb 2025. Number of Listed Company: OMX Copenhagen Stock Exchange data is updated monthly, averaging 174.000 Unit from Feb 2000 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 302 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 261.000 Unit in Jun 2000 and a record low of 119.000 Unit in Mar 2025. Number of Listed Company: OMX Copenhagen Stock Exchange data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Nasdaq Copenhagen. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.Z002: Nasdaq Copenhagen: Number of Listed Companies.

Number of listed companies per 1,000,000 people in Israel was reported at 46.23 in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Number of listed companies per 1,000,000 people - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.