Australia Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Australia's listed companies was 1,876 in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Australia's listed companies stood at 1,876 in 2025, a rise of +23 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,876 by 2025. Australia ranked 8th globally.
Australia’s number of listed companies stood at 1,876.10 in 2025, ranking eighth worldwide according to the World Bank, and reflects a gradual rise from the 1,319.00 recorded in 1975. The market expanded sharply after the all‑time trough of 930.00 in 1983, reaching a peak of 2,013.00 in 2017 before moderating to the current level. Compared with peer economies, the United Kingdom reported 1,530.54 listed firms, while Hong Kong SAR, China maintained a much higher count of 2,476.00, underscoring Australia’s relatively robust but not dominant position in the global hierarchy. The 51‑year coverage shows that corporate listings have been sensitive to regulatory reforms and macro‑economic cycles, with the post‑trough surge driven by deregulation in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Continued liberalisation of capital markets and incentives for small‑cap entrants could sustain the upward trajectory, whereas tightening listing requirements would likely reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1,844 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1,860 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,876 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,876 | +23 | #8 |
| 2024 | 1,853 | −61 | #61 |
| 2023 | 1,914 | −62 | #64 |
| 2022 | 1,976 | −1 | #67 |
| 2021 | 1,977 | +75 | #68 |
| 2020 | 1,902 | −50 | #70 |
| 2019 | 1,952 | −52 | #66 |
| 2018 | 2,004 | −9 | #66 |
| 2017 | 2,013 | +44 | #64 |
| 2016 | 1,969 | −20 | #66 |
| 2015 | 1,989 | +22 | #70 |
| 2014 | 1,967 | +12 | #72 |
| 2013 | 1,955 | −4 | #73 |
| 2012 | 1,959 | −24 | #74 |
| 2011 | 1,983 | +70 | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's listed companies was 1,876 in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Australia's listed companies peaked at 2,013 in 2017.
The lowest listed companies in Australia was 930 in 1983.
Australia ranks 8th globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's listed companies is projected to reach 1,876 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of Australia in 2025 was 1,876. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_listed-companies,
title = {Australia Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}