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 ****** thousand listed companies worldwide, which was a decrease from the previous year. Overall, however, the number of domestic listed companies worldwide increased since 1975.

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.

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 ***** listed companies. Combining both domestic and international companies, as of December 2024, the NYSE had a total of ***** listed companies.

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.

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As of February 2025, the number of companies trading on the London Stock Exchange stood at 1,660 - a slight decrease from the previous month, and the lowest number of companies listed during the period under observation. These companies had a combined market capitalization of approximately 4.65 trillion British pounds and daily average trades of approximately 700,000 in February 2024.

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.

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.

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Egypt Number of Listed Companies: EGX data was reported at 225.000 Unit in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 224.000 Unit for Dec 2024. Egypt Number of Listed Companies: EGX data is updated monthly, averaging 221.000 Unit from Dec 2001 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 276 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,153.000 Unit in Oct 2002 and a record low of 209.000 Unit in Sep 2013. Egypt Number of Listed Companies: EGX data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Egyptian Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.Z013: The Egyptian Exchange: Number of Listed Companies.

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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Slovenia SI: Number of Listed Domestic Companies: Total data was reported at 24.000 Unit in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.000 Unit for 2021. Slovenia SI: Number of Listed Domestic Companies: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 63.500 Unit from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2022, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 151.000 Unit in 2001 and a record low of 16.000 Unit in 1993. Slovenia SI: 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 Slovenia – Table SI.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.

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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.

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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 July of 2025.