The value of global domestic equity market increased from 65.04 trillion U.S. dollars in 2013 to 124.63 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 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 62 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 60 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 market cap of 177 billion U.S. dollars as of March 2025.

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.

The average for 2022 based on 74 countries was 1244.55 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 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The global big data market is forecasted to grow to 103 billion U.S. dollars by 2027, more than double its expected market size in 2018. With a share of 45 percent, the software segment would become the large big data market segment by 2027.

What is Big data?

Big data is a term that refers to the kind of data sets that are too large or too complex for traditional data processing applications. It is defined as having one or some of the following characteristics: high volume, high velocity or high variety. Fast-growing mobile data traffic, cloud computing traffic, as well as the rapid development of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) all contribute to the increasing volume and complexity of data sets.

Big data analytics

Advanced analytics tools, such as predictive analytics and data mining, help to extract value from the data and generate new business insights. The global big data and business analytics market was valued at 169 billion U.S. dollars in 2018 and is expected to grow to 274 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. As of November 2018, 45 percent of professionals in the market research industry reportedly used big data analytics as a research method.

The global real world evidence (RWE) solutions market is projected to grow from USD 52.4 billion in 2025 to USD 136.2 billion by 2035, advancing at a solid compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% over the forecast period.

Attributes	Details
Real World Evidence Solutions Market Size (2025)	USD 52.4 billion
Real World Evidence Solutions Market Size (2035)	USD 136.2 billion
Real World Evidence Solutions Market CAGR (2025 to 2035)	10.2%

The world market price of wheat is influenced by factors such as supply and demand, weather conditions, government policies, and international trade agreements. This article explores how these factors impact wheat prices and discusses other factors like currency exchange rates, energy prices, and investor speculation. It also analyzes recent fluctuations in the world market price of wheat and emphasizes the importance of monitoring and understanding these factors for market participants and consumers.

Global fermentation-derived fine chemicals market should reach $42.4 billion by 2027 from $32.0 billion in 2022 at a CAGR of 5.8% for the forecast period of 2022 to 2027.

As of March 2025, Google represented 79.1 percent of the global online search engine market on desktop devices. Despite being much ahead of its competitors, this represents the lowest share ever recorded by the search engine in these devices for over two decades. Meanwhile, its long-time competitor Bing accounted for 12.21 percent, as tools like Yahoo and Yandex held shares of over 2.9 percent each. Google and the global search market Ever since the introduction of Google Search in 1997, the company has dominated the search engine market, while the shares of all other tools has been rather lopsided. The majority of Google revenues are generated through advertising. Its parent corporation, Alphabet, was one of the biggest internet companies worldwide as of 2024, with a market capitalization of 2.02 trillion U.S. dollars. The company has also expanded its services to mail, productivity tools, enterprise products, mobile devices, and other ventures. As a result, Google earned one of the highest tech company revenues in 2024 with roughly 348.16 billion U.S. dollars. Search engine usage in different countries Google is the most frequently used search engine worldwide. But in some countries, its alternatives are leading or competing with it to some extent. As of the last quarter of 2023, more than 63 percent of internet users in Russia used Yandex, whereas Google users represented little over 33 percent. Meanwhile, Baidu was the most used search engine in China, despite a strong decrease in the percentage of internet users in the country accessing it. In other countries, like Japan and Mexico, people tend to use Yahoo along with Google. By the end of 2024, nearly half of the respondents in Japan said that they had used Yahoo in the past four weeks. In the same year, over 21 percent of users in Mexico said they used Yahoo.

Explore the projected growth of the global market for interchangeable hand tools over the next decade, with an anticipated increase in market volume and value. Learn about the forecasted CAGR and the expected market volume and value by the end of 2035.

Global Market Research Services market size is expected to reach $109.67 billion by 2029 at 4.1%, segmented as by type, marketing research and analysis services, public opinion and election polling

Global Stones market size is expected to reach $18.63 billion by 2029 at 6.8%, segmented as by type, dimension stones, crushed stones

The global Earth observation market is evaluated to increase from a value of US$ 6.8 billion in 2024 to US$ 14.6 billion by the end of 2034. The market has been projected to expand at a CAGR of 8% through 2034.

Report Attribute	Detail
Earth Observation Market Size (2024E)	US$ 6.8 Billion
Projected Market Value (2034F)	US$ 14.6 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	8% CAGR
China Market Value (2034F)	US$ 1.6 Billion
Canada Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	8.5% CAGR
North America Market Share (2024E)	23.9%
East Asia Market Value (2034F)	US$ 3.4 Billion
Key Companies Profiled	Airbus; BAE Systems; Ball Corporation; Harris Corporation; Lockheed Martin Corporation; MBRSC; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Planet; Raytheon Intelligence & Space; SARsat Arabia.

Country-wise Insights

Attribute	United States
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 700 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	8.4% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 1.6 Billion

Attribute	China
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 700 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	8% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 1.6 Billion

Category-wise Insights

Attribute	Value-Added Services
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 4.7 Billion
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7.4% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 9.6 Billion

Attribute	Defense & Intelligence
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 1.7 Billion
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	5.6% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 2.9 Billion

Global Social Media market size is expected to reach $466.56 billion by 2029 at 13%, segmented as by type, social media advertisement, social media subscription

Global Food And Beverages market size is expected to reach $9423.34 billion by 2029 at 6.2%, segmented as by type, alcoholic – beverages, non-alcoholic – beverages, grain products, bakery and confectionery, frozen, other foods products

An overview of the factors influencing the price of nickel in the world market, including supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical events, economic conditions, and exchange rates. The demand from stainless steel producers, supply disruptions, trade tensions, and exchange rate fluctuations all contribute to the volatility of nickel prices. Additionally, the rise of electric vehicles and the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries are expected to drive nickel prices higher in the coming years.

Explore the dynamics of the global aluminium market, influenced by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and demand shifts across industries like automotive and construction. Discover how sustainability and recycling trends are shaping the future of aluminium production and consumption as major producing countries, including China and Russia, navigate this essential market.

Explore the top import markets for precious metal ore and concentrate around the world. Learn about the key countries driving the global market.

Discover the latest trends in the global market for interchangeable tools for hand tools and learn about the projected growth in market volume and value over the next decade.

Explore the fluctuating gold price per gram in the world market, influenced by key factors like interest rates, currency fluctuations, geopolitical events, inflation, and physical demand. Understand gold's role as a safe-haven asset and how its price dynamics offer insights during economic uncertainty.

Explore the dynamics of the global aluminium market, influenced by energy costs, geopolitical tensions, and environmental regulations. Understand how these factors impact aluminium prices and market trends, amid recent supply chain disruptions and increasing investments in sustainable solutions.